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 Child
Art Therapy - "Since 1978, Judith Aron Rubin's Child
Art Therapy has become the classic text for conducting art therapy
with children. Twenty-five years later, the book still stands as
the reference for mental health professionals who incorporate art
into their practice. Now, with the publication of this fully updated
and revised Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Edition, which includes a DVD
that illustrates art therapy techniques in actual therapy settings,
this pioneering guide is available to train, inform, and inspire
a new generation of art therapists and those seeking to introduce
art therapy into their clinical practice.
The text illustrates how to: Set the conditions for creative growth, assess progress, and set goals for therapy Use art in individual, group, and family situations, including parent-child pairings, mothers' groups, and adolescent groups Work with healthy children and those with disabilities Guide parents through art and play Talk about art work and encourage art production Decode nonverbal messages contained in art and the art-making process Use scribbles, drawings, stories, poems, masks, and other methods to facilitate expression Understand why and how art therapy works Along with the useful techniques and activities described, numerous case studies taken from Rubin's years of practice add a vital dimension to the text, exploring how art therapy works in the real world of children's experience. Original artwork from clients and the author illuminate the material throughout. Written by an internationally recognized art therapist, Child Art Therapy, Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Edition is a comprehensive guide for learning about, practicing, and refining child art therapy."
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 Mysteries
of Terra Firma: The Age and Evolution of the Earth - "In
"Mysteries of Terra Firma," James Lawrence Powell tells
an engrossing three-part tale of how we came to understand the ground
on which we walk, and how that ground holds the key to the greatest
secrets of deep space and time. Naming his profound stories Time,
Drift, and Chance, he tells of the three twentieth-century revolutions
in thought that created the amazing science of Earth -- and of all
planets to the edge of the universe.
The riddle that drove the first revolution is obvious and yet in 1904 remained impenetrable: how old is Earth? An encounter between the imperious Lord Kelvin and a New Zealand farm-boy-turned-physicist, Ernest Rutherford, set the stage for the solution and launched a golden century of geology. As a result, scientists learned that if the 4.5 billion years of geologic time were compressed into a single twenty-four-hour period, Homo sapiens would have arrived only in the last second. The geological Revolution of Time reveals how long the ground on which we walk has existed, and how briefly we have trod that ground. In the early twentieth century, German meteorologist and polar explorer Alfred Wegener proposed a counterintuitive, heretical theory: that terra firma is not so firm; instead of being fixed in place, continents drift. In 1926, petroleum geologists convened in New York City to discuss Wegener's radical idea, where it was met with outrage and skepticism: "If we are to believe Wegener's hypothesis we must forget everything which has been learned in the last seventy years and start all over again," one attendee said. Forty years later, a new generation did exactly that. The Revolution of Drift, the second part of Powell's narrative, showedus how the ground on which we walk moves. Throughout geologic time, meteorites have incessantly bombarded everything in the solar system. Far from serene and predictable, the planets are ruled by random violence on an unimaginable scale. Once a mountain-sized meteorite flew through space, struckthe Earth, killed the dinosaurs and two-thirds of all species, and spared the small hamster-sized creature that happened to be our ancestor. The chance of that happening again is essentially zero. So, the final revolution in Powell's history of a golden century of geology is the Revolution of Chance. Simply put, this revolution in thought has transformed our understanding of how lucky we really are. If we can learn so much from considering no more than the rocks beneath our feet, what will we learn when we begin walking on other planets? "Mysteries of Terra Firma" is both charming in its storytelling and staggering in its implications. Discovering the ground on which we stand is a fascinating journey into our past -- and our future."
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 Delights
& Shadows - "Ted Kooser is a master of metaphor,
a poet who deftly connects disparate elements of the world and communicates
with absolute precision. Critics call him a "haiku-like imagist"
and his poems have been compared to Chekov's short stories. In "Delights
and Shadows," Kooser draws inspiration from the overlooked
details of daily life. Quotidian objects like a pegboard, creamed
corn and a forgotten salesman's trophy help reveal the remarkable
in what before was a merely ordinary world.
"Kooser documents the dignities, habits and small griefs of daily life, our hunger for connection, our struggle to find balance."-"Poetry" Ted Kooser is the author of eight collections of poems and a prose memoir. He lives on a small farm in rural Nebraska."
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 Cradle
of Life: The Discovery of Earth's Earliest Fossils - "One
of the greatest mysteries in reconstructing the history of life
on Earth has been the apparent absence of fossils dating back more
than 550 million years. We have long known that fossils of sophisticated
marine life-forms existed at the dawn of the Cambrian Period, but
until recently scientists had found no traces of Precambrian fossils.
The quest to find such traces began in earnest in the mid-1960s
and culminated in one dramatic moment in 1993 when William Schopf
identified fossilized microorganisms three and a half "billion"
years old. This startling find opened up a vast period of time--some
eighty-five percent of Earth's history--to new research and new
ideas about life's beginnings. In this book, William Schopf, a pioneer
of modern paleobiology, tells for the first time the exciting and
fascinating story of the origins and earliest evolution of life
and how that story has been unearthed.
Gracefully blending his personal story of discovery with the basics needed to understand the astonishing science he describes, Schopf has produced an introduction to paleobiology for the interested reader as well as a primer for beginning students in the field. He considers such questions as how did primitive bacteria, pond scum, evolve into the complex life-forms found at the beginning of the Cambrian Period? How do scientists identify ancient microbes and what do these tiny creatures tell us about the environment of the early Earth? (And, in a related chapter, Schopf discusses his role in the controversy that swirls around recent claims of fossils in the famed meteorite from Mars.) Like all great teachers, Schopf teaches the non-specialist enough about his subject along the way that wecan easily follow his descriptions of the geology, biology, and chemistry behind these discoveries. Anyone interested in the intriguing questions of the origins of life on Earth and how those origins have been discovered will find this story the best place to start."
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 Baby
Signs: How to Talk with Your Baby Before Your Baby Can Talk
- "The bestselling parenting guide featured on "Oprah"
and "Dateline" is revised and updated with new signs
For every parent or caregiver who has struggled unsuccessfully to decode baby grunts and grabs, resulting in tearful frustration for both adult andchild, there is Baby Signs. Based on 20 years of research, this one-of-a-kind classic shows you how to encourage your baby's use of nonverbal gestures to enhance communication. Simple hand movements signifyobjects, events, and needs, so your infant can enjoy interactions with youthat otherwise would have been impossible until they could talk. New features of this revised edition include helpful tips on incorporating Baby Signs into the day care setting and more than 50 additional illustrated Baby Signs."
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 Night
Comes to the Cretaceous: Comets, Craters, Controversy, and the Last
Days of the Dinosaurs - "What killed the dinosaurs?
For more than a century, this question has been one of the greatest
unsolved mysteries in science. But, in 1980, Nobel Prize-winning
physicist Luis Alvarez and his son, Walter, proposed a radical answer:
65 million years ago an asteroid or comet as big as Mt. Everest
slammed into the earth, raising a dust cloud vast enough to cause
mass extinction. A revolutionary idea that challenged the ice-age
extinction theory, the asteroid-impact theory was scorned and derided
by the science community. But after years of bitter debate and intense
research, an astonishing discovery was made -- an immense impact
crater in the Yucatan Peninsula that was identified as Ground Zero.
The Alvarezes had their proof.
A dramatic scientific detective story, Night Comes to the Cretaceous is a brilliant example of science at work -- in the trenches, complete With passionate struggles and occasional victories."
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 Shout!:
The Beatles in Their Generation - "UPDATED TO INCLUDE
PAUL McCARTNEY'S KNIGHTING AND THE DEATHS OF JOHN LENNON AND GEORGE
HARRISON
Philip Norman's biography of the Beatles is the definitive work on the world's most influential band -- a beautifully written account of their lives, their music, and their times. Now brought completely up to date, this epic tale charts the rise of four scruffy Liverpool lads from their wild, often comical early days to the astonishing heights of Beatlemania, from the chaos of Apple and the collapse of hippy idealism to the band's acrimonious split. It also describes their struggle to escape the smothering Beatles' legacy and the tragic deaths of John Lennon and George Harrison. Witty, insightful, and moving, "Shout!" is essential reading not just for Beatles fans but for anyone with an interest in pop music."
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 A
Nation Under Our Feet: Black Political Struggles in the Rural South
from Slavery to The Great Migration - " This is the
epic story of how African-Americans, in the six decades following
slavery, transformed themselves into a political people--an embryonic
black nation. As Steven Hahn demonstrates, rural African-Americans
were central political actors in the great events of disunion, emancipation,
and nation-building. At the same time, Hahn asks us to think in
more expansive ways about the nature and boundaries of politics
and political practice.
Emphasizing the importance of kinship, labor, and networks of communication, "A Nation under Our Feet explores the political relations and sensibilities that developed under slavery and shows how they set the stage for grassroots mobilization. Hahn introduces us to local leaders, and shows how political communities were built, defended, and rebuilt. He also identifies the quest for self-governance as an essential goal of black politics across the rural South, from contests for local power during Reconstruction, to emigrationism, biracial electoral alliances, social separatism, and, eventually, migration. Hahn suggests that Garveyism and other popular forms of black nationalism absorbed and elaborated these earlier struggles, thus linking the first generation of migrants to the urban North with those who remained in the South. He offers a new framework--looking out from slavery--to understand twentieth-century forms of black political consciousness as well as emerging battles for civil rights. It is a powerful story, told here for the first time, and one that presents both an inspiring and a troubling perspective on American democracy."
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 Prevention
That Works!: A Guide for Developing School-Based Drug and Violence
Prevention Programs - "There are a wide range of programs
that claim to prevent or reduce drug use and violence on campus
. . . but how good are they? And how effective is the program that's
in place at your school?
Now even educators without evaluation experience or a statistical background can produce accurate and 'fearless' assessments with the help of this invaluable guidebook, including: * Writing goals and objectives What's more, "Prevention That Works!""" contains over thirty separate resources that you can easily adapt and use in your own evaluations, including: * Sample youth participant feedback sheets . . . as well as guidelines, glossaries, and advice on online funding. It's a comprehensive work and an essential part of your school safety program!"
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 Against
the Tide: The Battle for America's Beaches - "AMERICANS
LOVE THEIR BEACHES. But when storms threaten, coastal construction
-- homes and businesses -- takes precedence over the coastal environment.
We rescue buildings, even if it means damaging the beach. As Cornelia
Dean -- Science Editor of the New York Times -- explains, this pattern
is leading to the rapid degradation of our coast. Against the Tide
offers a passionate yet evenhanded account of the crisis facing
America's beaches -- and what we must do to protect them.
Dean begins the story with the deadliest natural disaster ever in the United States, the devastating hurricane that killed 6,000 people in Galveston, Texas, in 1900. Residents constructed a wall to protect their city, not realizing how it would interfere with the natural movement of sand onto and off of their beach. In the end, the wall destroyed the very beach it was meant to protect. The citizens' well-meaning efforts to protect their valuable shorefront property ultimately cost them their beach and destroyed the town's booming resort business. Against the Tide shows how similar tales have been retold in myriad ways all along the coast -- from Hurricane Andrew's assault on Florida and the Gulf Coast to the 1962 northeaster that ravaged one thousand miles of the Atlantic shore; from the beleaguered beaches of New Jersey and North Carolina's rapidly vanishing Outer Banks to the sand-starved coast of southern California. Dean provides dozens of examples of human attempts to tame the ocean -- as well as a wealth of descriptions of the sea's counterattack. With harrowing accounts of natural disasters, lucid explanations of the physics of the beach and coastal ecology, reports of unwise construction, and aclear-eyed elucidation of public policy and conservation issues, this book illustrates in rich detail the conflicting interests, short-term responses, and long-term imperatives that will shape the future of the American coast. Dean's eloquent book offers practical advice for preserving the stretches of pristine American coast that remain and salvaging stretches damaged by unwise development. Readers of Against the Tide will be drawn to see this nation's beaches in new ways."
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 The
Whole Foods Market Cookbook: A Guide to Natural Foods with 350 Recipes
- "Here you'll find recipes for some of Whole Foods Market's
most popular prepared dishes, appearing in print for the first time,
in addition to other new favorites developed just for this book.
In it, author Steve Petusevsky captures the passion for great-tasting
natural foods as well as the straightforward, informative expertise
and quality for which Whole Foods Market is known. You'll find answers
to questions their shoppers ask the most, as well as hundreds of
recipes for dishes ranging from soups, salads, pastas, and grains
to roll-ups, burgers, finger foods, and one-pot meals.
Pantry stocking advice, food and wine pairings, preparation and storage tips, serving ideas, two comprehensive glossaries, and two-color woodblock illustrations lend the book the same pleasant, homey feeling you get from a visit to a Whole Foods Market store. "Whole Foods Market" is the world's leading retailer of natural and organic foods. Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, the company now operates more than 130 stores in the United States under the names of Whole Foods Market, Bread & Circus "RM," Fresh Fields "RM", and Wellspring "RM." "
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 The
Art of Poetry: How to Read a Poem - "Anyone who has
been asked to read and understand a poem has probably wondered:
What does this really mean? Have I understood this the way I was
supposed to? Did I get it? As the least literal of all of forms
of creative writing, poetry is for many readers also the most cryptic.
Confronted by the mysteries of poetic interpretation, some people
are intrigued, some become addicted, others are left frustrated.
Shira Wolosky's accessibly written book, The Art of Poetry, provides
a road map of the poetic form that will help its readers understand
and enjoy poetry.
The Art of Poetry offers a step-by-step introduction to skills for reading poetry, working progressively from smaller units such as the individual word, the line, and the image to larger ones, such as verse forms, voice and gender, and metrical patterns. These basic skills of poetic analysis are presented in conjunction with a selection of poems that acquaints the reader with the great lyric poets in the English and American tradition. As a whole, The Art of Poetry presents a vision of poetry as dynamic, historical, and culturally engaged."
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 The
Africa Cookbook - " In "The Africa Cookbook,"
culinary historian and cookbook author Jessica B. Harris takes you
on a tour of the Motherland, exploring the extraordinary diversity
of the cuisines of the continent.
"The Africa Cookbook" features more than 200 traditional and contemporary recipes collected from home kitchens across Africa, including the familiar couscous of Morocco, the savory stews of the eastern grasslands, and the curries and chutneys of the Swahili coasts. From the sophisticated cuisine of Senegal to the creolized food of Mauritius and the Seychelles to the Afrikaner barbecues of South Africa, Harris presents the food of the continent and paints unforgettable portraits of the people who shared their culinary heritage with her. Illustrated with archival postcards from the author's collection, "The Africa Cookbook" celebrates countries whose contributions to the way we eat today have been too long ignored. Now home cooks can sample Potatoes with Mint Leaves and Garlic from Algeria or Senegal's classic Theibou Dienn. Spicy fried oysters with peanut sauce from Togo wakes up the palate, while Mango Cream from Cameroon cools the fire. Carrot Sambal from South Africa makes a piquant side dish, while Kedjenou (chicken stewed with tomato, onions, chile, garlic, and ginger) from C&3244; te d'Ivoire makes an intriguing main course. A special section of menus using recipes from the book complete with suggestions for appropriate decor and music, makes it easy to plan a variety of African feasts. Harris also includes a glossary of ingredients and utensils, a selection of mail-order sources, and a list of more good reading on African foods."
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 Ghost
Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and Bin Laden,
from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001 - "For
nearly the past quarter century, while most Americans were unaware,
Afghanistan has been the playing field for intense covert operations
by U.S. and foreign intelligence agencies -- invisible wars that
sowed the seeds of the September 11 attacks and that provide its
context. From the Soviet invasion in 1979 through the summer of
2001, the CIA, KGB, Pakistan's ISI, and Saudi Arabia's General Intelligence
Department all operated directly and secretly in Afghanistan. They
primed Afghan factions with cash and weapons, secretly trained guerrilla
forces, funded propaganda, and manipulated politics. In the midst
of these struggles bin Laden conceived and then built his global
organization. Comprehensively and for the first time, Pulitzer Prize-winning
journalist Steve Coll tells the secret history of the CIA's role
in Afghanistan, including its covert program against Soviet troops
from 1979 to 1989, and examines the rise of the Taliban, the emergence
of bin Laden, and the secret efforts by CIA officers and their agents
to capture or kill bin Laden in Afghanistan after 1998. Based on
extensive firsthand accounts, Ghost Wars is the inside story that
goes well beyond anything previously published on U.S. involvement
in Afghanistan. It chronicles the roles of midlevel CIA officers,
their Afghan allies, and top spy masters such as Bill Casey, Saudi
Arabia's Prince Turki al-Faisal, and George Tenet. And it describes
heated debates within the American government and the often poisonous,
mistrustful relations between the CIA and foreign intelligence agencies.
Ghost Wars answers the questions so many have asked since the horrors of September 11: To what extent did America's best intelligence analysts grasp the rising threat of Islamist radicalism? Who tried to stop bin Laden and why did they fail?"
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Bridal
Bargains: Secrets to Throwing a Fantastic Wedding on a Realistic
Budget - "Bridal Bargains is the best-selling book
on weddings in the United States, showing thousands of brides,
grooms, and beleaguered families how to have an affordable wedding.
In this newly expanded edition, readers will find current, comprehensive
information on keeping this important event reasonably priced
and fun. Using a simple, informative list format, the book includes
such topics as how to save on bridal gowns and wedding pictures;
three costly myths about wedding catering plus seven delicious
trends in affordable wedding cakes; twelve creative ways to save
money on flowers; how to negotiate the best deal on a ceremony
and reception site; who offers the best buys on elegant invitations;
plus many money-saving tips on wedding videos, entertainment,
and party favors. Detachable checklists with questions for prospective
vendors help keep things organized. This new edition includes
101 new tips to personalize a wedding, how to get married abroad,
reviews of new bride couture, and more."
No
More Secrets for Me: Sexual Abuse Is a Secret No Child Should
Have to Keep - "Fully endorsed by the Masters and
Johnson Institute, "No More Secrets for Me is an invaluable
resource to help parents talk with their children about the sensitive
subject of sexual abuse. This updated edition, with a new foreword
and chapter introductions, will help young people recognize the
warning signs of abuse. The book will also reassure parents that
their children will be prepared to avoid this all-too-real-danger."
Inside
the Wire: A Military Intelligence Soldier's Eyewitness Account
of Life at Guantanamo - "This is a shocking and
gripping story of an American GI's six months at the Guantanamo
Bay detainee camp where he served as an Arabic translator and
took part in the interrogations of the Muslim prisoners."
Nanofuture:
What's Next for Nanotechnology - "Flying cars, space
travel for everyone, the elimination of poverty and hunger, and
powerful new tools to combat disease, and even aging. These are
some of the amazing predicted developments of nanotechnology,
the coming science of designing and building machines at the molecular
and atomic levels. Will this new scientific revolution be for
better or worse? Some commentators have described utopias; others
have prophesied disaster. Find out the likely reality from an
expert, Dr. J. Storrs Hall, in this absorbing insider's guide
to the near future. Dr. Hall--a leading researcher on the frontiers
of nanotechnology who has designed for NASA--describes nanotechnology
in a very accessible way, so that anyone can understand what it's
about, what it could do, and what it can't do. He puts it into
historical context, explaining how previous technological developments
have affected us, how nanotechnology fits into the historical
trends for technologies ranging from motors to medicine, and how
the continuation of these trends, with nanotechnology as a strong
determining factor, will have a profound impact on the future.
In addition to describing his famous invention utility fog, Hall
explains how nanotechnology will make possible many of the science
fiction dreams of the past. But what hurdles, technological, political,
or social, stand in the way? What dangers will this powerful new
technology pose? How will it impact the environment? The true
dangers are not what you may think, and are far different from
the fears of today's alarmists. In a straightforward, balanced
manner, Dr. Hall analyzes the benefits as well as the potential
risks. Together with its sister science of biotechnology, nanotechnology
has the potential to alter the very human race, change who we
are. Can this possibly be good? No one knows for sure, but the
basis for informed thought can be found in these exciting, stimulating
pages, which will open the doors of the future to you."
Lie
Detectors: A Social History - "The polygraph, most
commonly known as the lie detector, was created and refined by
academics in university settings with support from a few early
police agencies. This work is a history of the machine, from the
experimental work of the late 1800s that led directly to its creation,
through the present. It covers early lie detectors and their inventors
from the 1860s to the early 1920s, their use by the police and
other law enforcement agencies in the 1930s and their use in Cold
War America in the 1940s and 1950s. It then discusses the government's
use of the polygraph in the 1960s, the PSE, a new take on the
old polygraph, and private businesses' reliance on the polygraph
in the 1970s and the government's increasing reluctance to use
it in the 1980s. A chapter on new ideas and uses for the polygraph
in the 1990s and after concludes the book."
Legalizing
Marijuana: Drug Policy Reform and Prohibition Politics
- "This book is a frontal assault on the federal government's
almost century-long campaign against marijuana in all its forms--cultivation,
growing, selling, and recreational and medicinal use. Beginning
with the anti-pot campaign of the first unofficial drug czar,
Harry Anslinger, in the 1930s and continuing with only minor differences
in emphasis through the recent Reagan, Clinton, and two Bush administrations,
federal efforts to stamp out every form of marijuana use involve
ignoring the independent reports of numerous federal commissions;
supporting provably false claims about marijuana's effects; acquiescing
to conservative law enforcement and religious groups' condemnatory
agendas; generating a climate of fear in the electorate in order
to cultivate messianic images for politicians; and ultimately
governing in a way that does a disservice to all involved."
A
New Season: Using Title IX to Reform College Sports -
"This book demonstrates how colleges might retain threatened
varsity programs and expand sports opportunities for women students
if they replaced the current commercial model with one that emphasizes
student participation. This would benefit the college students
who play varsity sports, instead of benefiting the coaches, athletic
directors, or over-generous boosters who dominate many programs."
Keeping
Kids Safe: A Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Manual - "this
trusted resource for teachers, parents, and counselors helps to
arm children with safety skills and guides adults in teaching
kids prevention strategies. Includes age-appropriate curricula
and word-for-word scripts."
Human-Built
World: How to Think about Technology and Culture - "To
most people, technology has been reduced to computers, consumer
goods, and military weapons; we speak of "technological progress"
in terms of RAM and CD-ROMs and the flatness of our television
screens. In "Human-Built World, thankfully, Thomas Hughes
restores to technology the conceptual richness and depth it deserves
by chronicling the ideas about technology expressed by influential
Western thinkers who not only understood its multifaceted character
but who also explored its creative potential.
Harriet
Tubman: The Road to Freedom - "Every schoolchild
knows of Harriet Tubman's heroic escape and resistance to slavery.
But few readers are aware that Tubman went on to be a scout, a
spy, and a nurse for the Union Army, because there has never before
been a serious biography for an adult audience of this important
woman. This is that long overdue historical work, written by an
acclaimed historian of the antebellum era and the Civil War. Illiterate
but deeply religious, Tubman left her family in her early 20s
to escape to Philadelphia, then a hotbed of abolitionism. There
she became the first and only woman, fugitive slave, and black
to work as a conductor on the Underground Railroad. So successful
was she in spiriting away slaves that the state of Maryland put
a $40,000 bounty on her head. Within a year of starting her work,
fellow slaves and Northerners began referring to Tubman as "Moses"
because of how many people she had freed. With impeccable scholarship
that draws on newly available sources and research into the daily
lives of slaves, HARRIET TUBMAN is an enduring work on one of
the most important figures in American history."
The
New Music Therapist's Handbook - "This completely
updated and revised edition reflects the latest developments in
the field of music therapy. Includes an introduction to the profession,
guidelines for setting up a practice, new clinical applications,
and helpful case studies - a must for students and professionals
alike."
The
Sense of Being Stared At: And Other Unexplained Powers of the
Human Mind - "Most of us know it well--the almost
physical sensation that we are the object of someone's attention.
Is the feeling all in our heads? What about related phenomena,
such as telepathy and premonitions? Are they merely subjective
beliefs? In The Sense of Being Stared At, renowned biologist Rupert
Sheldrake explores the intricacies of the mind and discovers that
our perceptive abilities are stronger than most of us could have
imagined.
Talking
about Death - "Even in this candidly confessional
age, we've been conditioned to avoid discussions of death. Our
youth-worshipping culture does everything to deny death, which
is why, when the end nears, most of us are inadequately prepared
to deal with it.
The
Transformation of American Religion: How We Actually Live Our
Faith - "The Transformation of American Religion
represents the first systematic effort in more than fifty years
to bring together a wide body of literature about worship, fellowship,
doctrine, tradition, identity, and sin to examine how Americans
actually live their faith. Emphasizing personal stories, Wolfe
takes readers to religious services across the nation-an Episcopal
congregation in Massachusetts, a Catholic Mass in a suburb of
Detroit, an Orthodox Jewish temple in Boston-to show that the
stereotype of religion as a fire-and-brimstone affair is obsolete.
Gone is the language of sin and damnation, and forgotten are the
clear delineations between denominations; they have been replaced
with a friendly God and a trend towards sampling new creeds and
doctrines. Overall, Wolfe reveals American religion as less radical,
less contentious, and less dangerous than it is generally perceived
to be.
Florida's
Colonial Architectural Heritage - "This first volume
in the eight-part Florida Architectural Heritage Series tells
the story of Florida's buildings -- their planning, construction,
and the lives of those who built them -- from 1565 to 1821, when
the colony was ruled by Spain and England. With 200 photos, 9
maps."
Gulag:
A History - "The Gulag--a vast array of Soviet concentration
camps that held millions of political and criminal prisoners--was
a system of repression and punishment that terrorized the entire
society, embodying the worst tendencies of Soviet communism. In
this magisterial and acclaimed history, Anne Applebaum offers
the first fully documented portrait of the Gulag, from its origins
in the Russian Revolution, through its expansion under Stalin,
to its collapse in the era of glasnost. Applebaum intimately re-creates
what life was like in the camps and links them to the larger history
of the Soviet Union. Immediately recognized as a landmark and
long-overdue work of scholarship, Gulag is an essential book for
anyone who wishes to understand the history of the twentieth century."
Surviving
Manic Depression: A Manual of Bipolar Disorder for Patients, Families,
and Providers - "Surviving Manic Depression is the
most comprehensive, up-to-date book on the disorder that affects
more than two million people in the United States alone. Based
on the latest research, it provides detailed coverage of every
aspect of the disorder. All aspects of the disease are addressed:
symptoms, with many direct descriptions from patients themselves,
risk factors, onset and cause, medications (including drugs still
in the testing stage), causes, psychotherapy, and rehabilitation
and how the disease affects children and adolescents. Here too
are discussions of special problems related to manic-depressive
disorder, including alcohol and drug abuse, violent behavior,
medication noncompliance, suicide, sex, AIDS, and confidentiality.
Surviving Manic Depression also includes special features such
as a listing of selected websites, videotapes, and other resources."
The
Moroccan Collection: Traditional Flavors of Northern Africa
- "Hearty and spicy or heady and fragrant, Moroccan food
exudes exotic aromas and full piquant flavors. The vitality of
Moroccan culture underscores the sensual combination of ingredients
in these simple, authentic recipes such as Chicken Tagine with
Almonds and Tuna in Red Pepper and Olive Sauce, along with rice
and couscous recipes and grilled meats and vegetables."
Flagler's
St. Augustine Hotels: The Ponce de Leon, the Alcazar, and the
Casa Monica - "Near the end of the nineteenth century
Standard Oil millionaire Henry Morrison Flagler ventured to St.
Augustine, Florida, America's Oldest City, and transformed it
into an exotic travel destination for the social elite. He raised
magnificent, fanciful Spanish Renaissance hotel palaces on what
had been orange grove and salt marsh. Then he connected his creation
with the outside world by building a modern railroad system. Flagler's
hotels stand as monuments to innovation in architecture and engineering.
They were the first large buildings in the United States constructed
of poured concrete, and they pioneered use of novel amenities
like electric lights, steam heat, and elevators. They are still
a vital part of modern St. Augustine. The Ponce de Leon, Flagler's
preeminent hotel, now houses Flagler College; the Alcazar now
holds the City Hall and the Lightner Museum. Only the Casa Monica
(previously called the Cordova) is presently a hotel."
Buzzed:
The Straight Facts about the Most Used and Abused Drugs from Alcohol
to Ecstasy (2ND ed.) - "THE GROUNDBREAKING ORIGINAL
EDITION of Buzzed sold over 60,000 copies--and now the authors
have revised and updated it to include the most recent discoveries
about drugs. This scientifically accurate and easy-to-read handbook
gives the most balanced, objective information available on the
most often used and abused drugs, from alcohol, caffeine, and
nicotine to heroin, ecstasy, and Special K. In both quick-reference
summaries and in-depth analysis, it reports on how these drugs
enter the body, how they manipulate the brain, their short-term
and long-term effects, the kinds of "high" they produce,
and the circumstances in which they can be deadly. Neither a "just
say no" treatise nor a "how-to" manual, Buzzed
is based on the conviction that people make healthier decisions
when they "just say know"--when they understand in straightforward
language how our complex brains really work and why even small
doses of various substances can have such powerful (and sometimes
life-threatening) effects."
Town
& Country Toasts for Every Occasion - "Town
& Country knows more than anyone about how to raise a glass
in unforgettable style. Whether the event is formal or relaxed,
whether there's a large group listening or a party of one, there's
a saying appropriate to any occasion. Words to celebrate birthdays,
anniversaries, and holidays; salutes to luck and good health,
loving acknowledgments to parents; sweet somethings for an intimate
evening with someone special: all this and more appear in this
astonishingly comprehensive collection of sophisticated quotations.
Discover the how-tos of tasting and say, "cheers!" in
many languages. Sidebars provide classic toasts, and tips for
adding a personalized touch."
Alcoholism
- "This updated and expanded new edition of a classic text
on the world's number one drug problem is written in a clear and
lively style by a world authority on alcoholism. The book is aimed
at those who have alcohol problems and the people who share their
lives. Throughout it examines the social, psychological, and medical
aspects of alcohol problems."
Addiction
is a Choice - "Written for both lay and professional
readers, this book offers new approaches to understanding addiction
and the public policies necessary to successfully battle its detrimental
effects on society. The author explains why current policies are
ineffective and how they fail to cure the "problem."
He argues that they actually encourage addiction by allowing people
to feel blameless for the consequences of their choices."
Rosie
the Riveter: Women Working on the Home Front in World War II
- "Colman expertly explores the enormous changes in the lives
of women in their own homes and beyond. The strengths of this
book are in the happy combination of abundant primary source material,
a clear narrative style, and effective well-placed photographs.
An important contribution."-- Kirkus Reviews"
Florida's
Ghostly Legends and Haunted Folklore: Volume 2: North Florida
and St. Augustine - "Discover the haunts of northern
Florida in this series dedicated to uncovering the uncanny in
the Sunshine State. Explore abandoned hospitals, ancient springs,
and modern apartment complexes from Ocala to Jacksonville, from
Lake City to Tallahassee. Encounter playful spirits and frightening
specters and learn their tales of lost love, of lives cut tragically
short and souls lingering through eternity. And unearth stories
of darker phenomena that are yet to be explained. . . . Plus,
take an exciting tour through ancient St. Augustine, America's
oldest city?and perhaps its most haunted, too. Meet the ghosts
of Spanish soldiers in a centuries-old fort; watch for the light
of a widow on the roof of a quaint inn; and feel the presence
of Henry Flagler (and his unhappy lovers) in the school that bears
his name."
Choosing
a President: The Electoral College and Beyond - "In
light of the Election 2000 controversy, this important new book
challenges us to evaluate the fairness of the present U.S. Electoral
College system and to consider six legitimate alternatives to
it. A team of 37 top U.S. political experts tackle the fundamental
questions that go to the heart of the current debate: How would
Electoral College reform affect our federal system of government,
national government institutions, and party system? What effect
would reform have on the conduct of campaign organizations during
elections, media coverage of campaigns, citizen participation,
and the distribution of power? On the basis of these deliberations
each political expert indicates the extent to which he or she
supports or opposes the Electoral College system and the various
alternatives to it.FEATURES Discussion of the creation, evolution,
and current workings of the Electoral College gives readers the
relevant background to evaluate its effectiveness today.Discussion
of three reforms and three replacements of the Electoral College
offers readers a solid account of current alternatives.Opinions
from thirty seven contributors indicate levels of support for
and criticism of the various reforms proposed."
Florida
Hurricanes and Tropical Storms, 1871-2001 (Expanded)
- "A comprehensive chronological guide to hurricanes, tropical
storms, and near-misses to impact Florida since 1871, this expanded
volume contains the widest possible range of statistics and information
for the 181 tropical cyclones to reach Florida, 72 of them with
hurricane force winds, 78 as tropical storms. Photos. Charts."
Florida
Lighthouses - "This volume for the first time covers
the construction, history, and operations of all thirty of Florida's
lighthouses and its one lightship in a most readable book... and
outstanding self-guided tour guide. William Trotter's beautiful
color painting of each light in its prime will soon make this
book a collector's item."
Homosexuality
& Civilization - "How have major civilizations
of the last two millennia treated people who were attracted to
their own sex? In a narrative tour de force, Louis Crompton chronicles
the lives and achievements of homosexual men and women alongside
a darker history of persecution, as he compares the Christian
West with the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome, Arab Spain,
imperial China, and pre-Meiji Japan."
Spirit
of the Harvest: North American Indian Cooking - "A
carefully researched book, Spirit of the Harvest presents 150
authentic recipes from the Chippewa, Sioux, Comanche, Hopi, and
other North American tribes. Navajo Peach Crisp, Ember Roasted
Buffalo, and Iroquois Leaf Bread are among the unusual recipes
offered. A portion of future royalties will be donated to the
Museum of the American Indian. 50 full-color photographs. Full-color
map."
Three
Thousand Years of Chinese Painting - "From Neolithic
painted petroglyphs, early paintings on silk, and landscapes by
twelfth-century literati to the traditional handscrolls being
produced today, Chinese painting has always had the power to enthrall.
This magnificent book, written by a team of eminent international
scholars, is the first to recount the history of Chinese painting
over a span of some three thousand years. Drawing on museum collections,
archives, and archaeological sites in China - including many resources
never before available to Western scholars - as well as on collections
in other countries, the authors present and analyze the very best
examples of Chinese painting: more than 300 of them are reproduced
here in color. Both accessible to the general reader and revelatory
for the scholar, the book provides the most up-to-date and detailed
history of China's pictorial art available today."
de
Kooning: An American Master - "The first major biography
of one of the most important artists of the 20th century. Ten
years in the making, this exhaustively researched biography is
a masterful portrait of the abstract expressionist Willem de Kooning,
who arrived in New York as a stowaway from Rotterdam in 1926 and
underwent a long struggle to become a painter. During the Depression
he was a central figure in the bohemian world of downtown New
York, surviving on WPA and commercial work and slowly gathering
the support of established artists and critics. By 1948, with
his successful first show, he took his place as the romantic and
charismatic leader of the New York School just when American art
was beginning to dominate the international scene. Dashingly handsome,
de Kooning had a tumultuous marriage to Elaine Marie Fried, an
acclaimed painter herself. Days were spent painting powerful abstractions
and intense, disturbing pictures of women--and nights were spent
living on the edge, drinking, womanizing, and talking at the Cedar
Bar with such friends as Jackson Pollock, Franz Kline, and Frank
O'Hara. In the 1960s, exhausted by the feverish art world, he
retreated to Long Island, where he painted an extraordinary series
of pastorals. In the 1980s, as he slowly declined into Alzheimer's,
he created a late style of haunting, ethereal work. This is an
authoritative and illuminating exploration of the art, life, and
world of Willem de Kooning."
All
Work and No Play...: How Educational Reforms Are Harming Our Preschoolers
- "Educators, neurologists, and psychologists explain how
the high-stakes testing movement, and the race to wire classrooms,
is actually stunting our children's intellects, blocking brain
development and sometimes fueling mental illness. These experts,
including a Pulitzer-Prize nominee, explain why play is not a
luxury, but rather a necessity of learning."
Win-Win
Ecology: How the Earth's Species Can Survive in the Midst of Human
Enterprise - "A professor of ecology and evolutionary
biology at the University of Arizona offers guidelines to achieve
practical improvements to the environment while still allowing
for human progress."
Why
the Electoral College Is Bad for America - " A critique
of arguments in favor of the electoral college and a persuasive
argument for direct election of the president
Securing
Democracy: Why We Have an Electoral College - "The
distinguished contributors to this instructive volume -- including
Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Michael Barone, and Walter Berns -- show
why it would be folly to abolish the Electoral College by explaining
not only its historical and cultural significance, but also its
contemporary role in instilling a measure of stability and sanity
to our electoral and party systems. This is the definitive volume
for all those interested in the logic, and continuing importance
of this unique American political institution."
Promises
I Can Keep: Why Poor Women Put Motherhood Before Marriage
- "Millie Acevedo bore her first child before the age of
16 and dropped out of high school to care for her newborn. Now
27, she is the unmarried mother of three and is raising her kids
in one of Philadelphia's poorest neighborhoods. Would she and
her children be better off if she had waited to have them and
had married their father first? Why do so many poor American youth
like Millie continue to have children before they can afford to
take care of them? Over a span of five years, sociologists Kathryn
Edin and Maria Kefalas talked in-depth with 162 low-income single
moms like Millie to learn how they think about marriage and family.
"Promises I Can Keep offers an intimate look at what marriage
and motherhood mean to these women and provides the most extensive
on-the-ground study to date of why they put children before marriage
despite the daunting challenges they know lie ahead."
Peace
Is the Way: Bringing War and Violence to an End - "Deepak
Chopra's passionate new book, "Peace Is the Way, was inspired
by a saying from Mahatma Gandhi: "There is no way to peace.
Peace is the way." In a world where every path to peace has
proved futile, the one strategy that hasn't been tried is the
way of peace itself. "We must not bring one war to an end,
or thirty," Chopra tells us, "but the idea of war itself."
The
Supreme Court - "Fifteen years after he became the
first sitting Chief Justice to write a book about the United States
Supreme Court, William H. Rehnquist has added new chapters and
substantially revised his classic work.
Mario
Batali Simple Italian Food: Recipes from My Two Villages
- "Perfectly pristine ingredients, combined sensibly and
cooked properly, are the unmistakable hallmarks of the best Italian
food. Chef Mario Batali, known to fans far and wide as "Molto
Mario" from his appearances on television's Food Network
and as chef of New York's much-loved Pó restaurant, has
elevated these simple principles to fine art, creating innovative
new fare that pays tribute to traditional Italian home cooking
in a distinctly modern way. Now, for the first time, more than
200 of his irresistible recipes for fresh pastas, sprightly salads,
grilled dishes, savory ragus, and many others are gathered in
"Simple Italian Food," a celebration of the flavors
and spirit of Italy. Mario draws inspiration for his distinctive
dishes from the two "villages" that have left their
stamps on his cuisine: Borgo Capanne, the tiny hillside village
in Northern Italy where he lived and cooked for several years,
and New York's Greenwich Village, where he has ready access to
bountiful produce and outstanding artisan-made products; his full-flavored,
smartly presented fare combines the best of both worlds. Chapters
covering antipasti, pasta and risotto, fish, meat and poultry,
contorni (side dishes), and cheese and sweets offer classic dishes
such as Baked Lasagne with Asparagus and Pesto and pork loin cooked
in caramelized onions and milk alongside Batali's own enticing
improvisations -- Penne with Spicy Goat Cheese and Hazelnut Pesto
or Tuna Carpaccio with Cucumbers, Sweet Potatoes, and Saffron
Vinaigrette. And because his recipes succeed on the strength of
their ingredients rather than on virtuoso techniques, home cooks
can easily duplicate the clear, clean flavors and livelypresentations
that are Mario's signature. Thirty-two pages of color photographs
showcase Chef Batali's colorful and approachable recipes."
Supernanny:
How to Get the Best from Your Children - "Jo Frost,
a.k.a. SuperNanny, is the answer to every stressed-out parent's
dreams. In Abc's upcoming primetime tv series by the same name,
Jo works miracles on problem children by dispensing hard-won wisdom
and reassuring us that parents really do know best. The SuperNanny
method gives parents the know-how to tackle problem areas such
as mealtime, bath time, bedtime, bedwetting, homework, sibling
rivalry, aggressive behavior, or a child who just won't do what
he or she is told to do. Divided into action-oriented problem
and solution sections, SuperNanny will show parents how to restore
harmony and authority in the home using the SuperNanny's ten basic
rules."
The
Mobile Connection: The Cell Phone's Impact on Society
- "Has the cell phone forever changed the way people communicate?
The mobile phone is used for "real time" coordination
while on the run, adolescents use it to manage their freedom,
and teens "text" to each other day and night. The mobile
phone is more than a simple technical innovation or social fad,
more than just an intrusion on polite society. This book, based
on world-wide research involving tens of thousands of interviews
and contextual observations, looks into the impact of the phone
on our daily lives. The mobile phone has fundamentally affected
our accessibility, safety and security, coordination of social
and business activities, and use of public places. Carnegie
- "One of the major figures in American history, Andrew Carnegie
was a ruthless businessman who ma his fortune in the steel industry
and ultimately gave most of it away.
In this compelling biography, Peter Krass reconstructs the complicated life of this titan who came to power in America’ s Gilded Age, exploring the contradictions in the man who rose from lowly bobbin boy to build the largest and most profitable steel company in the world. Krass examines how Carnegie became one of the greatest philanthropists ever known– and earned a notorious reputation that history has yet to fully reconcile with his remarkable accomplishments."
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 The
Anxiety Cure for Kids: A Guide for Parents - " A comforting,
practical guide to helping your child deal with anxiety
Fear, worry, stomach pains, self-doubt– – these are all classic symptoms of anxiety in children and teenagers. Anxiety affects both boys and girls, regardless of age, size, intelligence, or family specifics. And the only way your family can be free of anxiety is to confront it every time it appears. This book will show you how. The bestselling authors of The Anxiety Cure present a reassuring guide to help adults and children understand the way anxiety works. Using characters such as the Dragon and the Wizard, The Anxiety Cure for Kids explains how to overcome the negative impacts of anxiety and turn anxiety into a positive opportunity for the whole family. It outlines specific action steps to regain full control of your anxious child’ s life. You’ ll learn how to communicate effectively with your child, help him or her confront fear, and boost your child’ s feelings of accomplishment and self-esteem. The book also includes helpful advice for anyone who works with anxious children, such as teachers, coaches, therapists, and school nurses. The plentiful exercises and tips reveal how to: * Recognize the symptoms of anxiety in your child Overcoming anxiety in children takes time and persistence– – but it can be done. By making changes little by little, your child can get well and stay well. The lessons in The Anxiety Cure for Kids have helped many children break free from anxiety and, with your family’ s help, your child will too."
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 Beyond
the Influence: Understanding and Defeating Alcoholism -
" ALCOHOLISM IS A DISEASE. IT'S TIME WE STARTED TREATING IT
LIKE ONE. Science has offered undisputed proof that alcoholism is
a disease rather than a weakness of character, yet millions of alcoholics
continue to suffer due to inappropriate treatment. Now the co-author
of the modern classic Under the Influence has teamed up with prominent
alcoholism policy and treatment experts to examine the reasons why
alcoholism continues to plague our nation in epidemic proportions.
Based on the latest scientific research, Beyond the Influence
clearly explains the neurological nature of the disease and reveals
why some people drink addictively while others do not. Beyond
the Influence also spells out exactly what needs to be done to
treat alcoholism, including: Provocative and eye-opening, compelling and compassionate, Beyond the Influence is not only a message of hope for alcoholics -- it is a blueprint for saving lives."
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 The
Perricone Prescription: A Physician's 28-Day Program for Total Body
and Face Rejuvenation - " We generally believe that
lines and wrinkles are an unavoidable part of the aging process.
According to Nicholas Perricone, M.D., they are actually due to
"inflammation" caused by poor nutrition, pollution, sunlight,
irritating skin care treatments, and stress. In fact, this type
of inflammation is more than just a beauty problem. This inflammation
will damage the cells and organs in the body and also increases
the likelihood of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and arthritis.
The good news is the "Perricone Prescription Program can prevent and even reverse these problems. The program will not only produce visible improvement in the skin, it will improve your body's overall health and appearance. Dr. Perricone has developed his own patented skin care products and recommends other products he believes will help to improve skin tone. By following the Perricone Program of diet, topical creams, vitamins, and exercise, you can dramatically reduce lines and wrinkles and achieve a younger look within three days. You will look and feel better than you ever thought possible. Good health and beautiful skin -- an unbeatable combination."
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 Moral
Politics: How Liberals and Conservatives Think, Second
Edition - "In this classic text, the first full-scale application
of cognitive science to politics, George Lakoff analyzes the unconscious
and rhetorical worldviews of liberals and conservatives, discovering
radically different but remarkably consistent conceptions of morality
on both the left and right. For this new edition, Lakoff adds a
preface and an afterword extending his observations to major ideological
conflicts since the book's original publication, from the impeachment
of Bill Clinton to the 2000 presidential election and its aftermath."
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 Why
Marriage Matters: America, Equality, and Gay People's Right to Marry
- ""Why Marriage Matters" offers a compelling and
clear discussion of a question at the forefront of our national
consciousness. It is the work of a brilliant civil rights litigator
who has dedicated his life to the protection of individuals' rights
and our Constitution's commitment to equal justice under the law.
Above all, it is a thoughtful, straightforward book that brings
into sharp focus the human significance of the right to marry in
America -- not just for some couples, but for all.
Whatever your personal beliefs, we all can agree that marriage equality provokes both passion and tension, and looms large in our nation's politics. Marriage means many things to many people -- emotionally, spiritually, intellectually -- but in these pages, Evan Wolfson demonstrates a truth that is undeniable: Marriage is the legal gateway to a vast array of tangible and intangible protections, responsibilities, and benefits, most of which cannot be replicated in any other way. Wolfson is a formidable legal thinker who has participated in landmark cases to end race discrimination in jury trials, to secure the rights of battered married women, and to challenge the abuse of power at the highest level in government. Now, with extraordinary clarity, fascinating stories, and legal and historical examples, he addresses the questions we as Americans are asking ourselves as we consider how marriage equality will affect our lives. Why is the word "marriage" so important? What are the stakes for America in this civil rights movement? How can people of different faiths reconcile their beliefs with the idea of marriage for same-sex couples? How will allowing gay couples to marry affect children? Hereyou will find thorough, honest answers -- some that may surprise you, some that will persuade you, many that will move you. Wolfson recalls the history of past battles over marriage and movements for equality, and articulates the everyday acts of discrimination that frame this current movement -- acts of discrimination that, if faced by non-gay Americans, would provoke a resounding cry of injustice. Marriage matters because it is a foundation upon which most Americans build dreams. It is the cornerstone of commitment one individual makes to another -- a commitment we are taught is the highest expression of love, dedication, and responsibility. In this, the most powerful, authoritative, and fairly articulated book on the subject, Wolfson demonstrates why the right to marry is important -- indeed necessary -- for all couples and for America's promise of equality."
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 Families
by Law: An Adoption Reader - "Since the mid-19th century,
American law has recognized adoption as a way to create parent-child
relationships. As the product of law, rather than blood, adoptive
families have become a focal point for debates about the meaning
of family, the rights and responsibilities of parents, and the best
interests of children.
Families by Law brings together diverse perspectives on contemporary aspects of adoption law and practice. Following a historical overview of adoption in American law and society, the reader presents different responses to concerns about who may place children for adoption, the status of birth parents, who may adopt, and the legal and psychosocial consequences of adoption. The new frontiers of adoption are explored: from transracial and intercountry adoption, adoption by same sex couples, and the adoption of children with special needs, to the movements for opening records and maintaining post-adoption contact between adoptive and birth families. The relationship between adoption and assisted reproductive technologies is discussed, as are feminist, economic, and philosophical perspectives on adoption and procreation. The volume includes statutes and cases, advocacy organization statements, and pieces from legal scholars, social scientists, philosophers, psychologists, and sociologists in order to provide a wealth of information about the contemporary dimensions of adoption. Families by Law provides undergraduates, as well as law, social welfare, and public policy graduate students and others interested in family relationships with a multifaceted context for understanding the complexities of contemporary family life."
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Invention of Cuneiform: Writing in Sumer - " As the
first known system of writing, the cuneiform symbols traced in Sumerian
clay more than six millennia ago were once regarded as a simplistic
and clumsy attempt to record in linear form the sounds of a spoken
language. More recently, scholars have acknowledged that early Sumerian
writing--far from being a primitive and flawed mechanism that would
be "improved" by the Phoenicians and Greeks--in fact represented
a complete written language system, not only meeting the daily needs
of economic and government administration, but also providing a
new means of understanding the world.
In "The Invention of Cuneiform" Jean-Jacques Glassner offers a compelling introduction to this seminal era in human history. Returning to early Mesopotamian texts that have been little studied or poorly understood, he traces the development of writing from the earliest attempts to the sophisticated system of roughly 640 signs that comprised the Sumerian repertory by about 3200 B.C. Glassner further argues -- with an occasional nod to Derrida -- that the invention of writing had a deeper metaphysical significance. By bringing the divinely ordained spoken language under human control, Sumerians were able to "make invisibility visible," separating themselves from the divine order and creating a new model of power."
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Timed to coincide with the height of the 2004 presidential election campaign, this book offers insights into America's unique system of government, dissecting its institutions, explaining its history and processes, and exploring modern urban myths."
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 The
Stem Cell Controversy: Debating the Issues - "Recent
advances in medical research have shown that embryonic stem cells
can be used to treat some of the most debilitating diseases, notably
Parkinson's disease, spinal injuries, and nerve cell damage. Yet
the troubling ethical downside of this promising technology is that
up till now the main source of stem cells has been tissue taken
from aborted fetuses. This practice has raised sharp criticisms
from opponents of abortion who charge that science is capitalizing
on an abhorrent procedure. Proponents of stem cell research argue
that scientists are making legitimate use of already aborted fetuses
and it is unfair to deprive those suffering from serious diseases
and injuries of a potentially revolutionary therapy. The issue became
so divisive that in August 2001, President Bush addressed the nation
on new developments in stem cell research and the ethical dilemmas
this technology poses. Should such research be permitted? What,
if any, moral, religious or political objections might be raised?
Philosophers Michael Ruse and Christopher A. Pynes have compiled this valuable collection of articles by noted experts to address all aspects of this question by examining one of today's most challenging and fiercely debated new areas of science. They explain the scientific research, explore the medical promise that it offers, and present the many sides of the ethical, religious, and policy debate. The contributors--scientists, medical practitioners, philosophers, theologicans, historians, and policy analysts--offer a variety of perspectives, to give readers the critical tools they need to shape an informed position on the topic. This important resource will be useful and accessible to educated readers with no prior knowledge of this contentious issue. "
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"Of greatest use to beginners. The dozen projects will introduce first-time mosaicists to the art without...frustration."--Booklist"
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 Terror
in the Name of God: Why Religious Militants Kill - "For
four years, Jessica Stern interviewed extremist members of three
religions around the world: Christians, Jews, and Muslims. Traveling
extensively -- to refugee camps in Lebanon, to religious schools
in Pakistan, to prisons in Amman, Asqelon, andPensacola -- she discovered
that the Islamic jihadi in the mountains of Pakistan and the Christian
fundamentalist bomber in Oklahoma have much in common.
Stern's extensive interactions with the faces behind the terror provide unprecedented insight into acts of inexplicable horror, and enable her to suggest how terrorism might most effectively be countered. A crucial book on terror, Terror in the Name of God is a brilliant and thought-provoking work."
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 Policies
for an Aging Society - " One in eight Americans today
is over the age of 65, and the proportion will increase dramatically
in the future. The aging of the population has begun to drive tax
and budget decisions and the federal policy agenda, as policy makers
and voters look ahead to enormous demands on the health and income
security programs. Indeed, it is projected that Medicare and Social
Security will constitute nearly half the federal budget in the year
2030, when one in five Americans will be over 65.
In "Policies for an Aging Society," Stuart H. Altman and David I. Shactman have gathered experts in public and health policy, economics, law, and management to identify the salient issues and explore realistic options. From positions ranging from liberal to conservative, the contributors take a wide view of the philosophical, economic, and programmatic aspects of the social protection programs for elderly Americans. They ask broad questions and propose integrated conceptions of how our society can best provide for the needs of its aging population."
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"Freethinkers is not only a good book, it is a necessary one. Ranging from the freethinking Revolution to the pious administration of George W. Bush, this dramatic study offers a welcome reminder that the Founding Fathers were intent on keeping church and state firmly separated. Lively, impassioned, and impartial, Susan Jacoby's argument deserves more than respect; it deserves support." --Peter Gay, Sterling Professor of History Emeritus, Yale University "This book is fresh air for those who defend the separation of church and state. Here, clearly written and without apologetics, is the noble record of the struggle to retain America's precious freedom of conscience, her pride for two centuries, now under threat from the political Right as never before." --Arthur Miller"
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 Purified
by Fire: A History of Cremation in America - " Just
one hundred years ago, most Americans condemned cremation. Today,
nearly one-quarter of Americans choose to be cremated. The practice
has gained wide acceptance as a funeral rite, in both our private
and public lives. Cremation has become an appealing option in part
because it allows for custom-made funeral services incorporating
different locations and customs and reflecting individual personalities.
Purified by Fire tells the fascinating story of cremation's rise
from notoriety to legitimacy, and takes a provocative new look at
important transformations in the American cultural landscape over
the past 150 years.
Stephen Prothero synthesizes a wide array of previously untapped source material, including newspapers, consumer guides, mortician trade journals, and popular magazines such as Reader's Digest, to provide this first historical study of cremation in the United States. He vividly brings to life many noteworthy events -- from the much-publicized and much-criticized first American cremation of Charles De Palm in 1876 to the death and cremation of Jerry Garcia in the late twentieth century. From the Gilded Age to the Progressive Era to the baby boomers of today, this book takes us on a tour through American culture and traces our changing attitudes toward death, religion, public health, the body, and the environment."
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 The
Empty Ocean - "In The Empty Ocean, acclaimed author
and artist Richard Ellis tells the story of our continued plunder
of life in the sea and weighs the chances for its recovery. Through
fascinating portraits of a wide array of creatures, he introduces
us to the many forms of sea life that humans have fished, hunted,
and collected over the centuries, from charismatic whales and dolphins
to the lowly menhaden, from sea turtles to cod, tuna, and coral.
Rich in history, anecdote, and surprising fact, Richard EllisFs descriptions bring to life the natural history of the various species, the threats they face, and the losses they have suffered. Killing has occurred on a truly stunning scale, with extinction all too often the result, leaving a once-teeming ocean greatly depleted. But the author also finds instances of hope and resilience, of species that have begun to make remarkable comebacks when given the opportunity. Written with passion and grace, and illustrated with Richard EllisFs own drawings, "The Empty Ocean" brings to a wide audience a compelling view of the damage we have caused to life in the sea and what we can do about it."
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 Cybernetics:
Or the Control and Communication in the Animal and the Machine -
" "It appers impossible for anyone seriously interested
in our civilization to ignore this book. It is a ‘ must’
book for those in every branch of science . . . in addition, economists,
politicians, statesmen, and businessmen cannot afford to overlook
cybernetics and its tremendous, even terrifying implications.
"It is a beautifully written book, lucid, direct, and despite
its complexity, as readable by the layman as the trained scientist."
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 Reading
the Past: Runes - " In Orkney, Shetland and the Scottish
islands, in Ireland, the Isle of Man and above all in Scandinavia,
travellers still come upon great memorial stones, inscribed with
the curious angular alphabet called runes. Rune-masters also cut
their letters on other objects, including swords, brooches, pendants
and rings. They even wrote letters in runes on sticks of wood.
This book tells the story of runes from the earliest Continental inscriptions of the late second century AD through to the Viking Age and to the related script used for the English language in Anglo-Saxon times. The author shows what a wealth of material about our early civilizations has been recorded in runes and suggests to the reader where he may discover them for himself. "
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Scholarships 2005 - " The scholarships in this book
have been carefully selected. You won't waste time wading through
$50 scholarships or ones that are tied only to one school. Each
entry is worth at least $1,000, does not require repayment, and
is not restricted to any one school.
Not all of the funding opportunities covered here are based on need or academics. Many sources award money based on career plans, writing ability, religious or ethnic background, and personal characteristics. You'll receive tips and advice on researching your options, setting a timetable, applying for the best opportunities, and avoiding scholarship scams. "
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Articles are arranged under the following headings: Theories of Animal Ethics; Animal Capacities; Animals for Food; Animal Experimentation; Genetic Engineering of Animals; Ethics and Wildlife; Zoos, Aquaria, and Animals in Entertainment; Companion Animals; Legal Rights for Animals."
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 Physician-Assisted
Dying: The Case for Palliative Care and Patient Choice -
" Despite a growing consensus that effective palliative care
should be a core element in the treatment of all terminally ill
patients, challenging questions remain about the physician's role
in helping suffering patients end their lives. Physician-assisted
dying remains one of the most controversial issues facing doctors,
lawmakers, and patients today, and the need for intelligent and
informed opinion on both sides of the debate is greater than ever.
In this volume, a distinguished group of physicians, ethicists, lawyers, and activists come together to present the case "for" the legalization of physician-assisted dying, for terminally ill patients who voluntarily request it. To counter the arguments and assumptions of those opposed to legalization of assisted suicide, the contributors examine ethical arguments concerning self-determination and the relief of suffering; analyze empirical data from Oregon and the Netherlands; describe their personal experiences as physicians, family members, and patients; assess the legal and ethical responsibilities of the physician; and discuss the role of pain, depression, faith, and dignity in this decision. Together, the essays in this volume present strong arguments for the ethical acceptance and legal recognition of the practice of physician-assisted dying as a last resort -- not as an alternative to excellent palliative care but as an important possibility for patients who seek it."
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In Beyond Choice Sanger explores the history of the reproductive rights movement to discover how it got stuck in its thinking, and then provides a convincing new argument for the moral rightness of its cause. He shows why it is vital to the health and survival of the human race that couples be able to have children, or not, when they choose; why reproductive rights are just as important to men as to women; and why, in an era of new reproductive technologies, completely unfettered choice is not morally defensible. Beyond Choice is inspiring and important reading for women's rights advocates, opinion leaders, medical ethicists, and anyone concerned to preserve our freedom to reproduce, or not, without government intervention."
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These are the complexities that Hendrik Hartog plumbs in a study of the powers of law and its limits. Exploring a century and a half of marriage through stories of struggle and conflict mined from case records, Hartog shatters the myth of a golden age of stable marriage. He describes the myriad ways the law shaped and defined marital relations and spousal identities, and how individuals manipulated and reshaped the rules of the American states to fit their needs. We witness a compelling cast of characters: wives who attempted to leave abusive husbands, women who manipulated their marital status for personal advantage, accidental and intentional bigamists, men who killed their wives' lovers, couples who insisted on divorce in a legal culture that denied them that right. As we watch and listen to these men and women, enmeshed in law and escaping from marriages, we catch reflected images both of ourselves and our parents, of our desires and our anxieties about marriage. Hartog shows how our own conflicts and confusions about marital roles and identities are rooted in the history of marriage and the legal struggles that defined and transformed it.
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"Going to Mars" is enriched by special sections providing complete, detailed, and easy-to-follow guides to the intricacies of space science, from the breathtaking precision of interplanetarynavigation that allowed "Pathfinder" to land safely within thirty miles of its target coordinates after a seven-month journey of 309 million miles, to the astonishing developments in "telepresence" at NASA's Ames Research Center that might one day make it possible for each of us to visit Mars by interacting directly with robot explorers through a home computer. "Going to Mars" also looks at the history of our culture's interaction with the Red Planet, from Hollywood versions of Mars exploration to the first "Viking" missions, and to the future. The book presents the best predictions of science fiction and science fact (as well as the most humorous and least plausible), and offers a detailed examination of NASA's developing plans that might one day lead us from the first human footprint on Mars to the first self-sustaining habitat. The authors also delve into the fascinating footnotes to the history of Mars, from Orson Welles's classic "War of the Worlds" invasion hoax to the bizarre conspiracy theories surrounding the Face on Mars, and the latest tantalizing discoveries that have redefined our very definitions of life, and where it might be found among the rocks and sands of Mars and other worlds. Illustrated with hundreds of photographs, drawings, cartoons, and computer-generated images, most never published before, and many from the personal collections of the people whose story this is, "Going to Mars" is the insider's guide to humanity's ultimate adventure. "
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 Alexander
of Macedon, 356-323 B.C. - "Until recently, popular
biographers and most scholars viewed Alexander the Great as a genius
with a plan, a romantic figure pursuing his vision of a united world.
His dream was at times characterized as a benevolent interest in
the brotherhood of man, sometimes as a brute interest in the exercise
of power. Green, a Cambridge-trained classicist who is also a novelist,
portrays Alexander as both a complex personality and a single-minded
general, a man capable of such diverse expediencies as patricide
or the massacre of civilians. Green describes his Alexander as "not
only the most brilliant (and ambitious) field commander in history,
but also supremely indifferent to all those administrative excellences
and idealistic yearnings foisted upon him by later generations,
especially those who found the conqueror, tout court, a little hard
upon their liberal sensibilities." This biography begins not with one of the universally known incidents of Alexander's life, but with an account of his father, Philip of Macedonia, whose many-territoried empire was the first on the continent of Europe to have an effectively centralized government and military. What Philip and Macedonia had to offer, Alexander made his own, but Philip and Macedonia also made Alexander form an important context for understanding Alexander himself. Yet his origins and training do not fully explain the man. After he was named hegemon of the Hellenic League, many philosophers came to congratulate Alexander, but one was conspicuous by his absence: Diogenes the Cynic, an ascetic who lived in a clay tub. Piqued and curious, Alexander himself visited the philosopher, who, when asked if there was anything Alexander could do for him,made the famous reply, "Don't stand between me and the sun." Alexander's courtiers jeered, but Alexander silenced them: "If I were not Alexander, I would be Diogenes." This remark was as unexpected in Alexander as it would be in a modern leader. For the general reader, the book, redolent with gritty details and fully aware of Alexander's darker side, offers a gripping tale of Alexander's career. Full backnotes, fourteen maps, and chronological and genealogical tables serve readers with more specialized interests. "
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A physician for over 30 years, Dr. Strand exposes the broken system the FDA uses to approve drugs for the American public, often years before many of the adverse reactions are discovered."
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Michel Chauveau looks at many facets of life under this queen and her dynasty, drawing on such sources as firsthand accounts, numismatics, and Greek, Demotic, and hieroglyphic inscriptions. His use of such sources helps to free the narrative of dependence on later (and usually hostile) Greek and Roman historians. By taking up such subjects as funeral customs, language and writing, social class structure, religion, and administration, he affords the reader an unprecedented and comprehensive picture of Greek and Egyptian life in both the cities and the countryside. Originally published in French in 1997, Egypt in the Age of Cleopatra fulfills a longstanding need for an accessible introduction to the social, economic, religious, military, and cultural history of Ptolemaic Egypt."
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 Dylan's
Visions of Sin - "One of the most distinguished literary
critics of our time presents a scholarly, in-depth analysis of Bob
Dylan's lyrics....Bob Dylan's ways with words are a wonder, matched
as they are with his music and verified by those voices of his.
In response to the whole range of Dylan early and late (his songs
of social conscience, of earthly love, of divine love, and of contemplation),
this critical appreciation listens to Dylan's attentive genius,
alive in the very words and their rewards." Call
number: ML420.D98 R53 2004 |
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 Ancient
Greek Athletics - "A comprehensive survey of sports
in ancient Greece, available just in time for the Summer Olympics
in Athens. The earliest Olympic games began more than twenty-five-hundred
years ago. What were they like, how were they organized, who participated?
Were ancient sports a means of preparing youth for warfare? In this
lavishly illustrated book, a world expert on ancient Greek athletics
provides the first comprehensive introduction to the subject, vividly
describing ancient sporting events and games and exploring their
impact on art, literature, and politics. Using a wide array of ancient
sources, written and visual, and including recent archaeological
discoveries, Stephen Miller reconstructs ancient Greek athletic
festivals and the details of specific athletic events. He also explores
broader themes, including the role of women in ancient athletics,
the place of amateurism, and the relationship between athletic events
and social and political life. Published in the year the modern
Olympic Games return to Athens, this book will be a source of information
and enjoyment for anyone interested in the history of athletics
and the origins of the world's most famous sporting event."
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number: GV21 .M55 2004 |
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 Whale
Rider (DVD) - "New Zealand's Maori culture is the
focus of WHALE RIDER, the powerful coming-of-age tale of Pai (Keisha
Castle-Hughes), a 13-year-old girl who feels destined to become
leader and chief to her tribe although that role has always been
reserved for males. In part, the role is her birthright, as her
twin brother died in childbirth, and she survived. However, her
grandfather, Koro (Rawiri Paratene), who is the current chief, stands
firmly in the way of Pai's dream. He is extremely traditional and
is superstitious that even Pai's curiosity in learning to be chief
could upset the ancestors (who are the whales themselves). Pai's
grandmother, Flowers (Vicky Haughton), defies Koro to support Pai,
and her uncle, Rawiri (Grant Roa), trains her in the chants and
battle techniques she needs. The rest is intuition, and Pai has
loads of it--enough to communicate with the ancestors, and call
them to her for help and guidance. Weaving family life, cultural
tradition, and an ancient myth into a contemporary story, WHALE
RIDER is a tender tale. As Pai, first-time actress Castle-Hughes
is a small but impressive warrior, perfectly balancing kid naivety
with adult bravery. The traditional costumes, language, chants,
and personality of the Maori people come through well, while the
tale is clearly a modern fiction, based on a novel by Witi Ihimaera.
Beautiful and dramatic New Zealand landscapes and dreamy underwater
whale photography cement the formula of the film and add to its
magic." Call
number: PN1997 Wh DVD |
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the Tuscan Sun (DVD) - "Who hasn't dreamed at least
once of running off to a foreign country and starting a new life?
That's exactly what Frances (Diane Lane) does in UNDER THE TUSCAN
SUN, directed by Audrey Wells (GUINEVERE). Traveling in Tuscany
after a heart-wrenching divorce, Frances surprises herself by making
an offer on a rundown villa--the biggest impulse purchase of her
life. With the help of a warmhearted, smitten real estate agent
and a local contractor with a team of Polish workers, her 300-year-old
house is slowly transformed into a home. Along the way, she encounters
a larger-than-life British ex-patriot, kind and generous neighbors,
and a charming Italian man or two. Essentially, the film is an affirmation
that good things can happen if one lets them--and that sometimes
what seems like a terrible mistake or a crazy idea is a really a
blessing. Lane is completely engaging as Frances, second-guessing
her speedy purchase, looking for love, and rediscovering herself.
Based on the book by Frances Mayes, the film was shot on location
in Rome, Florence, Positano, and Cortona in Italy. breathtaking
scenery is sure to have viewers saving their pennies for next year's
vacation--or their Tuscan dream house." Call
number: PN1997 Un DVD |
 How
Free Can the Press Be? - "The First Amendment to the
Constitution states that Congress shall make no law abridging the
freedom of the press, but the definitions of "press, "
"freedom, " and even "abridgment" have evolved
by means of judicial rulings on cases concerning the limits and
purposes of press freedoms. In How Free Can the Press Be? Randall
P. Bezanson explores the changes in understanding of press freedom
in America by discussing in depth nine of the most pivotal and provocative
First Amendment cases in U.S. judicial history. These cases were
argued before the U.S. Supreme Court, state supreme courts, and
even a local circuit court, and concerned matters ranging from The
New York Times's publication of the Pentagon Papers to Hugo Zacchini,
the human cannonball who claimed television broadcasts of his act
threatened his livelihood. Other cases include a politician blackballed
by the Miami Herald and prevented from responding in its pages,
the Pittsburgh Press arguing it had the right to employ gender-based
column headings in its classified ads section, and the victim of
a crime suing the Des Moines Register over that paper's publication
of intimate details, including the victim's name. Each case resulted
in a ruling that refined or reshaped judicial definition of the
limits of press freedom. Does the First Amendment give the press
a special position under the law? Is editorial judgment a cornerstone
of the press? Does the press have a duty to publish truth and fact,
to present both sides of a story, to respect the privacy of individuals,
to obtain its information through legally acceptable means? How
does press freedom weigh against national security? Bezanson addresses
these and other questions, examiningthe arguments on both sides
and using these landmark cases as a springboard for a wider discussion
of the meaning and limits of press freedom." Call
number: KF4770.A7 B49 2003 |
 Protecting
America's Health: The FDA, Business, and One Hundred Years of Regulation
- "Emerging out of Theodore Roosevelt's desire to civilize
capitalism, the Food and Drug Administration was created to stop
the trade in adulterated meats and quack drugs. This history of
the agency takes readers back to its beginnings, and makes startlingly
clear the essential role the FDA has played in maintaining the quality
of life and health to which the American public has long been accustomed."Call
number: RA11 .H54 2003 |
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Classroom of One: How Online Learning Is Changing Our Schools
and Colleges - "This is Gene Maeroff's "report
from the front" on the short history and status of online
learning in the United States and around the world. Maeroff is
a reporter who takes you to the schools from Penn State's World
Campus to the Florida Virtual School to the newly emerging online
learning initiatives in Afghanistan. His journey ultimately provides
a snapshot of the way in which technology is changing the minds
of people with regard to the nature of higher education. He looks
at the method of electronic delivery, the quality of the information
being delivered and quality of interaction it engenders. He looks
at the way learners are adapting to this new technology and how
much responsibility is put on the student's shoulders. Finally,
and maybe tellingly, he looks at the business of online learning."
Rabbit
at Rest - "A haunting novel that completes Updike's
extraordinary tetralogy chronicling four decades of life in America.
In the final novel about ex-basketball player Harry "Rabbit"
Angstrom, the hero has acquired heart trouble, a Florida condo,
and a second grandchild while exploring the bleak terrain of late
middle age and looking for reasons to live."
What
to Do When Someone You Love Is Depressed: A Practical, Compassionate,
and Helpful Guide for Caregivers - "What to Do When
Someone You Love is Depressed explains in full and compassionate
detail the essential role of the caregiver, or "strengthened
ally, " and how important you can be in guiding a loved one
through depression. It also teaches you the warning signs of serious
illness, how to distinguish between a real depression and a normal
case of the blues, how to handle seasonal affective disorder or
postpartum depression, how to comfort a depressed person, how
to maintain intimacy and communication, how to deal with the mental-health
community, the most successful forms of treatment, specific things
to say and do that will help, when depression can be dangerous,
and what to do if someone you love threatens suicide."
The
Trials of Lenny Bruce: The Fall and Rise of an American Icon
(with CD) - "Lenny Bruce had the power to provoke laughter
and delight from the repressed society of the early 1960s. But
he also infuriated authorities; his blunt honesty caused him to
be arrested and tried for obscenity in San Francisco, Los Angeles,
Chicago and New York. These trials made history as a challenge
to the First Amendment. This ground-breaking biography, told through
text and an accompanying audio CD, allows readers to listen to,
laugh with and understand the man whose words had the power to
provoke laughter and debate -- as well as shock, outrage and arrests.
The one-hour audio CD brings Lenny Bruce's voice to you, including
his notorious routines and excerpts from the never-before-released
secret tapes of his New York obscenity trial. The Trials of Lenny
Bruce is the authoritative work on his career and free-speech
battles. It paints a vivid, shocking, hilarious portrait of a
man too honest for his time."
Priests:
A Calling in Crisis - "For several years now, the
Roman Catholic Church and the institution of the priesthood itself
have been at the center of a firestorm of controversy. While many
of the criticisms lodged against the recent actions of the Church--and
a small number of its priests--are justified, the majority of
these criticisms are not. Hyperbolic and misleading coverage of
recent scandals has created a public image of American priests
that bears little relation to reality, and Andrew Greeley's Priests
skewers this image with a systematic inside look at American priests
today.
Napoleon
Dynamite - "Jared Hess makes an unforgettable directorial
debut with NAPOLEON DYNAMITE, a hilarious, tender, and original
portrait of a truly eccentric character. Napoleon Dynamite (Jon
Heder) is a high-school outcast in every sense of the word. More
interested in playing tetherball by himself and drawing pictures
of his favorite animal, the "liger" (a combination of
a lion and a tiger), Napoleon is ignored by everyone in his tiny
hometown of Preston, Idaho. At home, things aren't much better.
His uber-nerd older brother Kip (Aaron Ruell) and ultra-vain Uncle
Rico (Jon Gries) are too busy with their own obsessions to give
Napoleon the time of day. It isn't until a new student, Pedro
(Efren Ramirez), arrives that Napoleon finds friendship and performs
an act of brave defiance that makes him a true hero. Written by
Hess and his wife Jerusha, NAPOLEON DYNAMITE brilliantly captures
the awkwardness of high school without succumbing to condescension.
Most of this can be attributed to Heder, who steps into Napoleon's
moon boots with a jaw-dropping flawlessness. The rest of the cast
is just as natural, underplaying their roles and letting the comedy
unfold without forcing any of the jokes. Add a hilarious soundtrack
of 1980s hits and you have an instant classic, a crowd-pleasing
riot that has an undeniably universal appeal."
An
Affair to Remember - "In this legendary tearjerker,
the world's most eligible bachelor (Cary Grant) is set to marry
an heiress. But unfortunately for his bride-to-be, while he's
traveling alone on a luxury liner he meets Terry McKay (Deborah
Kerr) and realizes he's engaged to the wrong woman--and she's
engaged to the wrong man. They finally agree to spend six months
apart; if they still love each other at the end of that time,
they will reunite at the top of the Empire State Building. But
the path of true love does not always run smooth, and tragedy
threatens to tear the couple apart. Leo McCarey directed both
the original (LOVE AFFAIR) and this remake, and viewers often
amiably battle over which film is the more touching. This much-loved
film features the Academy Award-nominated title song and a splendid
supporting cast."
Shakespeare
in Love - "In this well-conceived Elizabethan comedy,
writers Tom Stoppard and Marc Norman ask the question: Who was
William Shakespeare's muse? The answer: Viola de Lesseps, a young
noblewoman who dreams of acting on a man's stage. The screenwriters
deliver a cleverly crafted scenario which beautifully illustrates
both the early aspirations of the playwright, and a glimpse into
the culture of Elizabethan theater. Colorful characters, like
the Globe theater owner Henslow (played by Geoffrey Rush), the
lead player in the troupe (Ben Affleck), and the Queen herself
(Judi Dench), give the cast charm, wit, and feasibility. The young
playwright who at the start of the film is experiencing writer's
block bursts forth with a lyrical text inspired by the lovely
and passionate Viola. Ultimately this film is about the making
of a great play, but most importantly it is about the power of
words."
Sideways
- "A divorced school teacher, and failed author, joins up
with his buddy who is about to get married and head to wine country
for a week of male bonding and wine tasting. What starts out as
a whimsical trip to mark the coming milestone in his friend's
life quickly dissolves into philosophical discussions and poignant
debate. By the end of the week, neither man is convinced that
they are on the right track."
Saving
Private Ryan (D-Day 60th Anniversary Commemorative Edition)
- "Seen through the eyes of a squad of American soldiers,
the story begins with World War II's historic Omaha Beach D-Day
invasion, then moves beyond the beach as the men embark on a dangerous
special mission. Captain John Miller (Hanks) must take his men
behind enemy lines to find Private James Ryan, whose three brothers
have been killed in combat. Face with impossible odds, the men
question their orders. Why are eight men risking their lives to
save just one? Surrounded by the brutal realities of war, each
man searches for his own answer -- the strength to triumph over
an uncertain future with honor, decency and courage."
Elf
- "Will Ferrell makes yet another memorable splash on the
big screen in Jon Favreau's sweet and hilarious Christmas fable.
Ferrell is Buddy, an innocent figure who was raised as an elf
in the North Pole by his adoptive father, Papa Elf (Bob Newhart).
When Buddy discovers that he's actually a human being, he heads
to New York City to reunite with his biological father. The trouble
is that his dad, Walter (James Caan), is a publishing executive
who doesn't have time for anything other than work. Buddy moves
in with Walter and his family, and proceeds to teach them a lesson
or two about what being a family really means. Meanwhile, he also
falls head over heels in love with the incredibly cute department
store clerk, Jovie (Zooey Deschanel). By the time Christmas Eve
rolls around, the general lack of spirit in the air threatens
to ground Santa for the big night. He must rely on Buddy's expertise
and overall enthusiasm to ensure that Christmas will be saved
once again. Favreau's film is family entertainment at its finest,
featuring a performance by Ferrell that is at once innocent, tender,
and laugh-out-loud funny. A stellar supporting cast--including
Caan, Deschanel, Newhart, and Faizon Love--adds to the film's
already overabundant charm."
The
Ox-Bow Incident - "Taking place in 1885 Nevada,
THE OX-BOW INCIDENT is the harrowing story of two cowboys, Gil
Carter (Henry Fonda) and Art Croft (Harry Morgan), who believe
in justice and honor and attempt to quell a lynch mob's thirst
for revenge when they believe that a cattleman has been murdered
by rustlers. Based tightly on the best-selling book by Walter
Van Tilburg Clark and directed by William Wellman, THE OX-BOW
INCIDENT is an unforgettable film; don't miss the powerful scene
in which Anthony Quinn performs surgery on himself--it is an amazing
moment in a brilliant film that received a well-deserved Academy
Award nomination for Best Picture."
Hotel
Rwanda - "Don Cheadle gives a riveting performance
as Paul Rusesabagina, the manager of a European-owned hotel in
Rwanda, who created a secret refugee camp for the Tutsi people
during the brutal genocide committed against them by the Hutu
people in 1994. His efforts helped to save 1200 lives out of close
to a million who were killed. HOTEL RWANDA shows this man's courage,
while also capturing the political events that occurred between
April and September '94. First, United Nations soldiers are restricted
from fighting back against Hutu guerillas, even after the Rwandan
president is assassinated and the country is thrown into chaos.
But as the fighting worsens, all non-Rwandans including UN peacekeepers,
Europeans, and Americans are evacuated. This leaves the Tutsi
people defenseless against aggressive Hutus who are armed with
machine guns and machetes. While working the system with strategic
phone calls to powerful international contacts of the hotel, Rusesabagina
also uses smart lies and power plays to hold off the Hutus. The
morale among the refugees is low, but because they are protected
from the inconceivable brutality happening outside the hotel's
gates, they maintain a sense of hope. Powerful acting from all
cast members, including throngs of children, makes this film touching
and believable. Sophie Okonedo offers moving support as Rusesabagina's
wife Tatiana, Nick Nolte shows knowing machismo as an American
UN officer, and Joaquin Phoenix turns in a heartfelt display as
a TV journalist. But it is the delicate treatment that director
Terry George gives the insane, helpless situation depicted in
HOTEL RWANDA which makes the film so penetrating. While the violence
and gore of the genocide play a disturbing part in the film, the
focus lies on the heroism of its protagonist and the strength
with which he navigates under seemingly impossible odds."
Groundhog
Day - "Once again, for the fifth year in a row,
TV weatherman Phil Connors (Bill Murray) is forced to cover the
Groundhog Day ceremonies in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, an assignment
he truly despises. But this year something truly bizarre happens
after he finishes the report: When he wakes up the next morning,
ready to leave, he discovers it's February 2 all over again. He
tries to tell his producer, Rita (Andie MacDowell), what's happening,
but neither she nor anyone else understands; only he remembers
that they've already lived through Groundhog Day. When the same
thing happens the next morning, he thinks he's going insane and
wreaks havoc all through the town. More and more mornings pass,
all of them February 2, and all of them with an ever angrier Phil.
Desperate to escape, he even tries suicide, but still another
February 2 dawns. As he starts realizing that his exploits are
not making time march on any quicker, Phil begins to change his
behavior, performing a series of lifesaving tasks until he becomes
a model citizen, hoping it will be enough to get him out of Punxsutawney
forever. Along the way he learns more about the people around
him--and himself--than he ever thought possible. The film is extremely
well put together by director Harold Ramis, and the script by
Danny Rubin and Ramis is sharp and clever. The actors--many of
whom have to perform essentially the same scene over and over
again, with only subtle differences--is a riot."
Ray
- "Set in the years between 1935 and 1967; Produced and released
in 2004. Jamie Foxx stars in this biopic of legendary soul and
R&B singer Ray Charles. Skillfully edited and with a keen
eye for period detail, the narrative weaves in and out of the
past in an interlocking tapestry of the man's rise to fame in
the 1950s and '60s. Growing up poor, black, and blind in the rural
south, Charles learns--under the tutelage of his tough-love mother
(Sharon Warren)--to turn these handicaps into assets. With this
training, Ray eventually plays his way into a major deal with
Paramount records and earns icon status as an American legend.
Along the way, the high cost of fame leads him to engage in abusive
relationships, manipulative behavior, and struggles with drug
and alcohol problems. This is a dynamite film for the music alone
(Charles's actual recordings are used in the film), but Foxx's
career-benchmark performance transcends RAY's biopic roots, turning
this into a piercing, full-on character study: unflinching, sometimes
harrowing, and ultimately deeply moving. The sheer joy of Charles's
music comes alive in Foxx's movements, and his character matures
convincingly and powerfully. A stellar supporting cast is on hand
to back him up every step of the way, including Larenz Tate as
producer Quincy Jones, and Kerry Washington as Ray's long-suffering
wife, Regina."
Big
Fish - "In Tim Burton's family film BIG FISH, a
wonderful storyteller named Edward Bloom (Albert Finney), who
lives in a small town in Alabama, recounts tall tales of his wild
worldly adventures. These are shown in flashback with Ewan McGregor
playing the young Bloom. Wonderful special effects and vibrant
colors that pop off the screen make this Burton film a much sunnier
experience than his macabre gems EDWARD SCISSORHANDS and BEETLEJUICE.
Yet his signature quirky artistry is unmistakable, and the movie
benefits from crisp production values and a loveable, bizarre
cast of characters. Told through a series of vignettes, Bloom's
stories involve a witch, a giant, a haunted forest, and yes, a
big fish. A self-described small-town hero, Bloom explains how
he left home at 18 determined to experience anything and everything
life could dish out. He worked for the circus, took on daring
assignments as a WWII soldier, and rambled across the country
as a zany traveling salesman. Utterly unbelievable yet magical
and delightful, Bloom's stories just don't translate to his son
Will (Billy Crudup) who wants to know his dad's "true"
life story. But little by little--through increasingly outlandish
tales at which Will cannot resist smirking--the two begin to understand
each other, and Bloom weaves his stories into their genealogical
fabric."
The
Hudsucker Proxy - "THE HUDSUCKER PROXY opens with
a spectacular shot of snow falling over a beautiful city; the
camera pans in slowly over the rooftops until it comes upon the
Hudsucker Industries building, with a huge clock about to ring
in the New Year--and a man about to jump to his death. The rest
of this hilarious Coen brothers film tells in flashback the fascinating
tale of Norville Barnes and what brought him to that ledge. Tim
Robbins stars as Barnes, a hick from Muncie, Indiana, intent on
becoming a New York City executive. His timing is magical as he
enters the doors of Hudsucker Industries just as the Hudsucker
board determines it needs a patsy to run the company into the
ground so it can buy up shares when the company goes public in
a month. He hires Amy (the fast-talking Jennifer Jason Leigh)
as his assistant--but unbeknownst to him, she is a reporter trying
to expose him. THE HUDSUCKER PROXY is the Coen brothers' madcap
romp through 1940s screwball comedy--albeit with a darker edge.
The film is highlighted by sparkling art direction, fabulolus
sets, snappy dialogue, and terrific supporting turns from Paul
Newman, Charles Durning, and Bruce Campbell. Oh, and beware the
Blue Letter...."
How
the Great Pyramid Was Built - "Going beyond even
the expertise of archaeologists and historians, world-class engineer
Craig Smith takes an in-depth look at the Great Pyramid of Giza
as a massive engineering and construction project. How would the
ancient Egyptians have developed their building plans, devised
work schedules, managed laborers, solved specific design and engineering
problems, or even improvised on the job? The answers are here,
along with dazzling, one-of-a-kind color photographs and beautiful
hand-drawn illustrations of tools, materials, and building techniques
the ancient masters used. In a walking tour of the construction
of the Great Pyramid, Smith explains how the Egyptians looked
carefully at earlier pyramids before planning this masterpiece;
never again would they replicate its grandeur and perfection.
In his foreword to the book, Egypt's undersecretary of state for
the Giza Monuments explains the importance of understanding the
Great Pyramid as a straightforward construction project. In his
afterword, well-known Egyptian archaeologist Mark Lehner places
Smith's work in the context of recent archaeological thinking
about this magnificent and endlessly fascinating site."
Real
Women Have Curves - "Ana (America Ferrera) is a
beautiful Mexican-American girl who has just completed high school.
Living in East L.A. with a hardworking blue collar family, Ana's
graduation from an upscale school in Beverly Hills is heralded
as a huge accomplishment. At least, that's the way her English
teacher and mentor, Mr. Guzman (George Lopez) sees it. He would
like Ana to apply to college as he feels that she is a smart and
talented student. But Ana's deeply traditional mother, Carmen
(Lupe Ontiveros), insists that she stay at home and help her sister
working in a dressmaking factory. Ana is strong-willed and sometimes
defiant, but she accepts her mother's instructions and works at
the factory, simultaneously applying to Columbia University. The
sweatshop that her sister operates opens Ana's eyes to the injustices
of business. She sees how her sister is mistreated and underpaid
by the Bloomingdale's executives who have contracted her to make
their dresses. Dresses that cost the factory $18 to make are sold
at Bloomie's for $600, and Ana questions where all that money
goes. She also awakens her mother, sister, and coworkers to the
idea that they are more than just pretty pictures or wives or
mothers--they are real people with a lot to offer and they shouldn't
be mislead by the body image promoted by stores like Bloomingdales
that mass-produce clothing in small sizes for thin women. In the
end, Ana learns a lot about herself, her family, and even romance,
on her way to seeing herself as a woman. This beautifully filmed,
sweet film is directed by Colombian-born Patricia Cardoso, and
highlights the superb talent of 17-year-old Ferrera in the role
of Ana."
21
Grams - "Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu (AMORES PERROS)
directs this staggeringly intense drama concerning three families
whose lives fatefully intertwine through a series of tragic events.
With jumbled chronology that jumps from one shocking event to
the next in an increasingly chaotic maelstrom, 21 GRAMS is relentlessly
gritty in its content and its aesthetics. The title refers to
the amount of weight that a human body loses at the moment death
arrives, but the story begs the question How much is gained? Paul
(Sean Penn) has less than a month to live, stalled on the waiting
list for a heart transplant, and his wife (Charlotte Gainsbourg)
is determined to get pregnant with his child before it's too late.
Meanwhile, Cristina (Naomi Watts) is a happy mother with a loving
husband and two daughters but she loses her family in an instant
to an unpredictable accident. Finally, Jack (Benicio Del Toro)
is an ex-con and born-again Christian struggling to support his
wife and two children while battling his own guilty conscience.
When these three parties come together, explosively, they make
each other behave in impulsive, violent, and destructive ways.
21 GRAMS takes viewers on a jolting journey through sickness,
suffering, morality, revenge, and last but not least, the sometimes
welcome peace of death."
Death
of a Salesman - "Willy Loman has spent his entire
life believing he and his family are bound for greatness. Struggling
day to day as a traveling salesman, Willy begins to lose touch
with reality and drifts away into the past. Meanwhile his family,
including wife Linda and sons Biff and Happy, attempts to cope
with Willy's self-destruction and the still-lingering ghosts of
the past. Arthur Miller's timeless Pulitzer Prize-winning play
is brought to the screen with a powerhouse performance by Academy
Award-winner Dustin Hoffman, who earned Emmy and Golden Globe
Awards for this role. The stellar supporting cast features Kate
Reid, Charles Durning, Stephen Lang, and in his first breakout
role, John Malkovich as Biff, all guided by internationally-acclaimed
director Volker Schlondorff (The Tin Drum) and a haunting score
by legendary composer Alex North (Spartacus)."
Schindler's
List - "Based on a true story, SCHINDLER’S
LIST is Steven Spielberg’s epic drama of World War II Holocaust
survivors and the man who unexpectedly came to be their savior.
Unrepentant womanizer and war profiteer Oskar Schindler uses Polish
Jews as cheap labor to produce cookware for the Third Reich. But
after witnessing the violent liquidation of the walled ghetto
where the Krakow Jews have been forced to live, Schindler slowly
begins to realize the immense evil of Nazism. When his employees
are sent to a work camp, they come under the terrorizing reign
of sadistic Nazi Amon Goeth (Ralph Fiennes). With the help of
his accountant, Itzhak Stern (Ben Kingsley), Schindler creates
a list of "essential" Jews. Bribing Goeth, Schindler
manages to get 1,100 people released from the camp and brought
to the safety of his munitions factory in Czechoslovakia. Spielberg's
glorious film is wondrously evocative, visually stunning, and
emotionally stirring."
Hamlet
- "Acclaimed director Franco Zeffirelli teamed with Mel Gibson
for this energetic, earthy adaptation of the classic Shakespeare
tragedy. From study abroad, the young Prince of Denmark returns
home to find his mother has married his uncle, and his father's
ghost is urging him to action; but what action? Gibson brings
real gusto to Hamlet's anguish, and makes this full-blooded translation
roar with life. Glenn Close, as his mother, and Helena Bonham
Carter, as Ophelia, both lend excellent support. This is Shakespeare
with teeth; it should please both students and casual filmgoers."
Stress
and Health: Biological and Psychological Interactions
- "How can the state of our mind affect the state of our
body? Our daily lives pose a constantly changing set of challenges
that evoke our emotions and sometimes cause us distress. These
experiences can alter the state of our bodies, and as a result
affect our health.
The
Battles for Spotsylvania Court House and the Road to Yellow Tavern,
May 7-12, 1864 - "The second volume in Gordon C.
Rhea's peerless five-book series on the Civil War's 1864 Overland
Campaign abounds with Rhea's signature detail, innovative analysis,
and riveting prose. Here Rhea examines the maneuvers and battles
from May 7, 1864, when Grant left the Wilderness, through May
12, when his attempt to break Lee's line by frontal assault reached
a chilling climax at what is now called the Bloody Angle. Drawing
exhaustively upon previously untapped materials, Rhea challenges
conventional wisdom about this violent clash of titans to construct
the ultimate account of Grant and Lee at Spotsylvania."
Team
Rodent - "The title and subtitle say it all. Hiaasen
takes an unflinching look at the Disney monolith -- how it's destroying
the ecology, creating an unhealthy environment (physically and
morally) wherever it puts roots down, and how it has taken over
the media. Hiaasen argues that Team Rodent has already ruined
Florida, New York, Southern California, and France and now has
its eyes (and ears) on most of the rest of the world."
Discoveries:
Leonardo Da Vinci - "Scientist, painter, philosopher,
anatomist, astronomer, engineer, inventor, courtier: Leonardo
da Vinci is one of the greatest figures of the Renaissance. This
book surveys the life and work of a unique genius, from his childhood
in Italy to his death in France. More than a biography, it sets
his life in the context of the great courts he visited: Medici
Florence, ducal Milan, royal France. Written for both younger
and adult audiences, it presents a readable discussion of Leonardo's
complex art, life, and thought, explores his ground-breaking research
in medicine, hydraulics, metal-casting, mechanics, painting techniques,
architecture, and the new science of warfare and weaponry, and
examines his place in intellectual and art history."
Reading
the Past: Cuneiform - "The cuneiform writing system
flourished in the Near East from before 3000 BC to AD 75. This
book surveys the development of the script from the earliest pictographic
signs to the latest astronomical tablets and the process by which
it came to be used for writing many different Near Eastern languages.
Sample texts show how the script is analysed into words and syllables
and how to read the names of the most famous kings as they appear
on monuments. In addition, extracts from contemporary Sumerian
literature and school texts give an account of the training of
the scribes, and the various types of inscription they wrote are
illustrated. The decipherment of cuneiform is explained and--for
the collector--some guidelines for the identification of fake
inscriptions are given."
Whole
Food Facts: The Complete Reference Guide - "No kitchen
should be without this A-Z reference guide to natural foods. From
amazake to shiitake, it offers up-to-date information on selecting
and preparing all kinds of whole foods. Includes detailed nutritional
charts."
The
Weekend Crafter: Paper Crafting: 20 Projects to Fold, Cut, Mold,
Weave & Pierce - "These quick weekend paper
projects will surprise you with their versatility. “[Explores]
wonderful art papers, cardstock, and decorative papers...Taylor’s
book, part of a popular series from Lark, has projects for game
boards, table accessories, and three-dimensional items....[It
is] suitable for beginners"
The
Weekend Crafter: Woodcarving: 20 Great Projects for Beginners
& Weekend Carvers - "An excellent survey of
the most common carving styles. Step-by-step instructions and
colorful photos. Hillyer crams a remarkable amount of information
into 80 pages"
Super
Size Me - "In this hilarious yet informative documentary,
debut director Morgan Spurlock makes himself the victim of a cruel
experiment: he puts himself on a 30-day diet of nothing but McDonald's
food. Eating three meals a day exclusively from McDonald's, Spurlock's
health quickly deteriorates. The film documents the process from
beginning to end, with Spurlock and his doctors making observations
and monitoring the changes to his energy level, moods, liver and
kidney function, and obviously his weight. As viewers might predict,
Spurlock gains weight at an alarming rate, and during this process
he offers a shocking lesson about the serious problem of obesity
in America. Clearly McDonald's receives the brunt of the blame,
as Spurlock shows how the fast-food restaurant directs its advertising
at small children, who are converted into faithful consumers of
the brand--and its free toy giveaways, bright colors, and Ronald
McDonald clown--for life. Spurlock also examines the quality of
the food itself, showing the processes by which favorite products
like McNuggets are made. He also shows the proliferation of McDonald's
chains both in the U.S. and worldwide. Meanwhile, Spurlock's girlfriend--a
vegan chef--observes Spurlock's experiment with disgust and disdain,
providing one of many comic elements to the film. Educational,
fun, and at times downright gross, SUPER SIZE ME takes a different
approach to illustrating America's obsession with fast food."
Eternal
Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - "ETERNAL SUNSHINE
OF THE SPOTLESS MIND is an unconventional romance told in the
abstract, inventive, and comedic storytelling style of screenwriter
Charlie Kaufman. Like his scripts for ADAPTATION and BEING JOHN
MALKOVICH, this plot works off of a relatively complex idea that
is easier explained through language of film than through words.
In its most basic description, Joel (Jim Carrey) is undergoing
a medical procedure to erase the memory of his ex-girlfriend,
Clementine (Kate Winslet). However, while he is unconscious and
the procedure is underway, he takes a journey through his mind,
reliving moments with Clementine for fear of losing her forever.
Using disjointed sound and action, foggy periods indicating Joel's
confusion, and flashbacks to childhood where objects appear much
bigger than they are to adult eyes, the cinematography communicates
Joel's dilemma with visual hilarity. Only occasionally is the
film laugh-out-loud funny; instead it is much more deeply and
darkly amusing as the absurdity of the situation grows. ETERNAL
SUNSHINE is nothing short of brilliant--a credit to director Michel
Gondry (who has a topnotch reputation for his aesthetic music
videos by artists such as Bjork). Carrey is wonderfully understated
in the role of a simpleminded nice guy, and his signature goofiness
is used only a handful of times. Winslet lights up the screen
with her blue hair and orange sweatshirt, playing a lively free
spirit and loose cannon. There are also strong supporting performances
by Kirsten Dunst, Elijah Wood, and Mark Ruffalo, along with an
excellent score by Jon Brion and a peppy soundtrack including
songs by E.L.O. and The Polyphonic Spree. The film's conclusion
promises to satisfy viewers; it offers a beautiful metaphor for
the end of a love affair that brings perfect closure to this excellent
film."
Bend
It Like Beckham - "Like most everyone else in England,
Jess Bahmra (Parminder Nagra) idolizes professional British football
player David Beckham. But Jess is different from most fans; she's
a talented player in her own right. Unfortunately, her traditional
Indian parents (Anupam Kher and Shaheen Khan) have other plans
for their youngest daughter. They expect Jess to follow in the
footsteps of her sister, Pinky (Archie Panjabi), who is preparing
to marry in a traditional Indian wedding. When Jess meets Jules
(Keira Knightley), who plays for a local female football team,
she pursues her own dream and begins to play, keeping her participation
a secret from her parents and often leading to disastrous results.
To complicate matters even more, both Jess and Jules are enamored
with their coach, Joe (Jonathan Rhys Meyers). Ultimately, Jess
has to decide whether to live life on her terms or act in accordance
with her parents' wishes. This charming coming-of-age tale is
also an intriguing look at Indian culture in England. Juliet Stevenson
is superb as Jules' tarty, ultra-feminine mother. BEND IT LIKE
BECKHAM is directed, written, and produced by Gurinder Chadha
(BHAJI ON THE BEACH, WHAT'S COOKING?), and marks the first English
feature film appearance from Bollywood icon Anupam Kher."
Girl
with a Pearl Earring - "Set in 17th-century Holland,
GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING follows the life of Griet (Scarlett
Johansson), a young woman who must work as a maid to help her
family make ends meet. Seeking employment at the home of renowned
painter Johannes Vermeer (Colin Firth), Griet finds most of the
household, including Vermeer's ever-pregnant wife (Essie Davis)
and stern mother-in-law (Judy Parfitt), to be difficult and even
hostile. However, she does form a unique bond with Vermeer himself,
but this connection threatens to cause grief for both Griet and
Vermeer. Complicating matters even further is attention from both
Vermeer's wealthy patron Van Ruijven (Tom Wilkinson) and the charming
local butcher's son (Cillian Murphy). Adapted from the book by
Tracy Chevalier and helmed by first-time director Peter Webber,
GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING creates a back story for Vermeer's famous
painting of the same name. Johansson is excellent in her quiet,
understated role, while Firth is suitably moody and enigmatic.
However, the visuals are the true highlights of this remarkably
photographed movie; Webber and, most notably, cinematographer
Eduardo Serra establish a beautifully historic look and film every
scene as if it were a series of gorgeous paintings in the style
of that era. As a portrait of the life behind a portrait, GIRL
WITH A PEARL EARRING is an intriguing study of both art and desire."
The
Passion of the Christ - "THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST
depicts the last 12 hours of the life of Jesus of Nazareth (Jim
Caviezel), beginning with his betrayal by Judas Iscariot (Luca
Lionello) and ending with his crucifixion and subsequent resurrection.
Directed by Mel Gibson (BRAVEHEART)--who funded the film himself
and co-wrote the screenplay--PASSION uses flashbacks to substantiate
a handful of pertinent moments in Jesus' life and teachings, such
as the Sermon on the Mount and the Last Supper, as well as his
relationships with his mother and his disciples. Still, the drama
focuses on the seemingly endless torture inflicted upon Jesus
by Roman soldiers at the urging of the Jewish crowd that considers
him a blasphemer, despite the attempts of a sympathetic Pontius
Pilate (Hristo Naumov Shopov) to spare him from death. The faint
of heart should be prepared for the brutal, barbaric beatings
that Christ endures. Maia Morgenstern, Monica Bellucci, and Hristo
Jivkov are touching as Mary, Magdalene, and John respectively,
who are devastated by Jesus' fate yet aware that they can do nothing
to change it. Performed in Aramaic and Latin with English subtitles,
Gibson's labor of love is sure to prompt discussion and debate
as to historical and Biblical fact."
Master
and Commander: The Far Side of the World - "Based
on a series of books by Patrick O'Brian, and directed by Peter
Weir, MASTER AND COMMANDER plunges viewers deep into the story
of a British Navy ship at sea during the Napoleonic war. Russell
Crowe stars as Aubrey, the charismatic captain who wrestles with
issues like honor, pride, duty, sacrifice and loyalty while using
ingenious tactics to engage his prey--a much larger and better-equipped
French Man o' War. Paul Bettany plays his friend, the ship's doctor,
who cautions Aubrey about letting revenge cloud his judgement
after the French Man o' War almost sinks them in an early battle.
Before the incredibly intense final skirmish the men battle a
raging storm, launch an excursion to the Galapagos Islands, find
time for grog-enhanced merriment, and endure some primitive surgery.
Weir fills the film with a rich wealth of period detail, convincing
dialogue and the same haunting, dreamlike mood that has informed
his best films, like PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK, THE LAST WAVE and
THE TRUMAN SHOW. The wealth of sounds and sights on display are
so evocative one can practically smell the salt air and feel the
heave of the ocean beneath their seats. Russell is intense and
inspiring as Aubrey and Bettany proves a worthy match. MASTER
AND COMMANDER is another triumph for Weir, and further evidence
of his ability to fuse poetic realism with rousing entertainment."
Elizabeth
- "The story of Queen Elizabeth I, from her days
as an innocent young woman to her coronation, up to the formation
of her reputation as England's stern "Virgin Queen".
A lush portrait of history, full of pomp, intrigue, and romance
and anchored by Blanchett's award-winning performance and colorful
direction from Indian newcomer Kapur. "
Straight
Parents, Gay Children: Keeping Families Together - "This
is Bernsteins moving account of how he came to terms with his
daughter's homosexuality and how the experience has enriched his
life. Bernstein discusses the myths surrounding homosexuality,
accepting the news, parents who speak out, public figures who
have gay children, and more."
The
Sacred Art of Dying: How World Religions Understand Death
- "Examines how each of the major religions looks at death
by including stories, teachings, and rituals which present a comparative
religious meaning of death and afterlife. Written in textbook
style with journal exercises at the end of each chapter."
Teens
in Turmoil: A Path to Change for Parents, Adolescents, and Their
Families - "helps concerned parents turn fear and
desperation into hope and action. Maxym and York guide parents
in charting a course to getting their families--and teens--back
on track."
The
Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America (the Book): A Citizen's
Guide to Democracy Inaction - "Since Jon Stewart
took over The Daily Show in 1999, its ratings have soared and
it now beats CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News among young adults in its
time slot. In 2003, the show won two Emmy Awards and two Television
Critics Association Awards. In 2001, the show won a writing Emmy
and a Peabody for its 2000 election coverage.
Reading
People: How to Understand People and Predict Their Behavior-Anytime,
Anyplace - "America's top jury consultant, Jo-Ellan
Dimitrius, can literally read a person like a book. By decoding
the hidden messages in appearance, tone of voice, facial expression,
and personal habits, she has accurately predicted the behavior
of jurors, witnesses, lawyers, and judges in some of the most
celebrated trials of the past two decades. Now, in this bestselling
book, she applies the secrets of her extraordinary success to
the everyday situations we all face at work, at home, and in relationships."
Reproductive
Rights and Wrongs: The Global Politics of Population Control
- "probes world patterns of population and reproduction control
and its meaning for the future. Rapid population growth is here
linked to economic and social problems in chapters which provide
strong keys to understanding world population patterns."
Copeland's
Cure: Homeopathy and the War Between Conventional and Alternative
Medicine - "Today, one out of every three Americans
uses some form of alternative medicine, either along with their
conventional ("standard," "traditional") medications
or in place of them. One of the most controversial-as well as
one of the most popular-alternatives is homeopathy, a wholly Western
invention brought to America from Germany in 1827, nearly forty
years before the discovery that germs cause disease. Homeopathy
is a therapy that uses minute doses of natural substances-minerals,
such as mercury or phosphorus; various plants, mushrooms, or bark;
and insect, shellfish, and other animal products, such as Oscillococcinum.
These remedies mimic the symptoms of the sick person and are said
to bring about relief by "entering" the body's "vital
force." Many homeopaths believe that the greater the dilution,
the greater the medical benefit, even though often not a single
molecule of the original substance remains in the solution.
Judging
School Discipline: The Crisis of Moral Authority - "Judging
School Discipline is a powerfully reasoned account of how decades
of mostly well-intended litigation have eroded the moral authority
of teachers and principals and degraded the quality of American
education. In a rigorous analysis enriched by vivid descriptions
of individual cases, the book explores 1,200 cases in which a
school's right to control students was contested."
Pirates
of the Digital Millennium: How the Intellectual Property Wars
Damage Our Personal Freedoms, Our Jobs, and the World Economy
- "An expose of the fight over intellectual property, this
title discusses what can be done to reduce the theft of intellectual
property. The issue is examined from every perspective: consumers,
business, law, ethics, and geopolitics."
Discipline
& Punish: The Birth of the Prison - "In this
brilliant work, the most influential philosopher since Sartre
suggests that such vaunted reforms as the abolition of torture
and the emergence of the modern penitentiary have merely shifted
the focus of punishment from the prisoner's body to his soul."
Open
Adoption Experience : Complete Guide for Adoptive and Birth Families
- "Two leading experts provide an authoritative and reassuring
guide to the issues and concerns of adoptive and birth families
through all stages of the open adoption relationship, from making
the decision through the child's growing years."
I'm
Chocolate, You're Vanilla: Raising Healthy Black and Biracial
Children in a Race-Conscious World - "Based on Dr.
Marguerite A. Wright's research and clinical experience working
as a child psychologist, I'm Chocolate, You're Vanilla teaches
us that the color-blindness of early childhood can, and must,
be taken advantage of in order to guide the positive development
of a child's self-esteem.I'm Chocolate, You're Vanilla is filled
with practical, positive, and creative ideas for handling common
situations such as what to do when your child says she wants a
white doll; how to deal with relatives and friends who compare
your children's skin colors and hair textures; and how to discipline
your children so that they can grow up with self respect. Teachers
will gain valuable insights about how preconceptions can contribute
to a child's success or failure and how to handle discipline problems
in the classroom. Wright answers some fundamental questions about
children and race including What do children know and understand
about the color of their skin? When do children understand the
concept of race? Are there warning signs that a child is being
adversely affected by racial prejudice? How can adults avoidinstilling
in children their own negative perceptions and prejudices? What
can parents do to prepare their children to overcome the racism
they are likely to encounter? How can schools lessen the impact
of racism?With wisdom and compassion, Im Chocolate, Youre Vanilla
spells out how to educate black and biracial children about race,
while preserving their innate resilience and optimism -- the birthright
of all children."
Imperial
Hubris: Why the West Is Losing the War on Terror - "Though
U.S. leaders try to convince the world of their success in fighting
al Qaeda, one anonymous member of the U.S. intelligence community
would like to inform the public that we are, in fact, losing the
war on terror. Further, until U.S. leaders recognize the errant
path they have irresponsibly chosen, he says, our enemies will
only grow stronger. According to the author, the greatest danger
for Americans confronting the Islamist threat is to believe--"at
the urging of U.S. leaders--"that Muslims attack us for what
we are and what we think rather than for what we do. Blustering
political rhetoric informs the public that the Islamists are offended
by the Western world's democratic freedoms, civil liberties, inter-mingling
of genders, and separation of church and state. However, although
aspects of the modern world may offend conservative Muslims, no
Islamist leader has fomented jihad to destroy participatory democracy,
for example, the national association of credit unions, or coed
universities. Instead, a growing segment of the Islamic world
strenuously disapproves of specific U.S. policies and their attendant
military, political, and economic implications. Capitalizing on
growing anti-U.S. animosity, Osama bin Laden's genius lies not
simply in calling for jihad, but in articulating a consistent
and convincing case that Islam is under attack by America. Al
Qaeda's public statements condemn America's protection of corrupt
Muslim regimes, unqualified support for Israel, the occupation
of Iraq and Afghanistan, and a further litany of real-world grievances.
Bin Laden's supporters thus identify their problem and believe
their solution lies in war. Anonymous contends they will go to
anylength, not to destroy our secular, democratic way of life,
but to deter what they view as specific attacks on their lands,
their communities, and their religion. Unless U.S. leaders recognize
this fact and adjust their policies abroad accordingly, even moderate
Muslims will join the bin Laden camp."
Making
Mosaics: Designs, Techniques & Projects - "Innovative
techniques, in tandem with striking and original designs, will
make you revel in the creative pleasure of fashioning beautiful
mosaics. An overview covers four basic mosaic methods: pique assiette,
which uses fragments from plates, mugs, and pictures; direct (just
lay it down and glue); indirect, where the work is done on a temporary
surface before being cemented; and three dimensional applications.
Magically transform everyday objects into art by replacing a standard
kitchen counter with one covered in fragments of stone, glass,
and pottery, or turning a simple lamp into a finely crafted sculpture.
For additional inspiration, 50 artists provide invaluable hints
and tricks of the trade.
Akhenaten:
King of Egypt - "The revolutionary cult of sun-worship
that Akhenaten introduced, and such contentious issues as the
role of Nefertiti as a goddess, the dominant part played by plague
during Akhenaten's reign, and likely events of the king's twilight
years are treated with new insight and set within the framework
of an authoritative overview of the entire period."
Reality
TV: The Work of Being Watched - "Drawing on cultural
theory and interviews with fans, cast members, and producers,
this book places the reality TV trend within a broader social
context, tracing its relationship to the development of a digitally
enhanced, surveillance-based interactive economy and to a savvy
mistrust of mediated reality in general. Surveying several successful
reality-TV formats, the book links the rehabilitation of Big Brother
to the increasingly important economic role played by the work
of being watched. The author enlists critical social theory to
examine how the appeal of the real is deployed as a pervasive
but false promise of democratization."
At
Issue: Reality TV - "America's major networks are
flooding the airwaves with reality TV. Programs such as Joe Millionaire,
The Bachelorette, and Survivor have taken over prime time viewing.
In this timely anthology, authors explore the complex issues surrounding
this new entertainment genre."
On
Intelligence - "From the inventor of the PalmPilot
comes a new and compelling theory of intelligence, brain function,
and the future of intelligent machines. Written with acclaimed
science writer Blakeslee, this text promises to transfigure the
possibilities of the technology age."
Many
Children Left Behind: How the No Child Left Behind Act Is Damaging
Our Children and Our Schools - "A citizens' guide
to what's wrong with the nation"s radical federal education
legislation--and a passionate call for change
Freethinkers:
A History of American Secularism - "An authoritative
history of the vital role of secularist thinkers and activists
in the United States, from a writer of "fierce intelligence
and nimble, unfettered imagination" ("The New York Times)
Stress
Free for Good: 10 Scientifically Proven Life Skills for Health
and Happiness - "Two well-established leaders in
the mind-body field provide scientifically proven, accessible,
and easy-to-use skills to overcome the physical and emotional
dangers of stress, anxiety, and chronic pain."
The
Real History Behind the Da Vinci Code - "A medieval
scholar reveals the historical truths and myths behind the international
bestseller."
Film
as Social Practice - "Explores cinema from a social
and cultural perspective, discussing film as a cultural industry
and examining how issues of gender, class and ethnicity impact
upon representation and spectatorship. This third edition of the
best-selling work has been updated to include: analysis of recent
films such as Scream 2, Lethal Weapon 4, and The Wedding Singer;
an expanded section on feminist approaches to film; new material
on narrative approaches, spectatorship, and psychoanalytic approaches;
and increased focus on the industry in Hollywood and the rise
of multiplexes."
Adoption:
An Open, Semi-Open or Closed Practice? - "Fitzgerald
is both a biological and adoptive mother and in this memoir examines
the pros and cons of open, semi-open, and closed adoption practices
from the point of view of adoptees, birthmothers, and adoptive
parents. The adoption in 1969 of the author's four-day-old daughter
was closed, and Fitzgerald's family only emerged from the dark
woods of secrecy when her daughter's birthmother and extended
family met up with them twenty-nine years later. This wonderful
joining of the respective families has enriched everyone's life,
including that of the grandchildren. Today, Fitzgerald is passionately
opposed to closed adoptions and advocates the semi-open practice."
The Body Social: Symbolism, Self, and Society -
"In this captivating book Anthony Synnott explores a subject
which has been woefully ignored: our bodies. He surveys the history
for thinking about the body and the senses, then focuses on specific
themes: gender, beauty, the face, hair, touch, smell and sight.
He concludes with a review of classical and contemporary theories
of the body and the senses. Thinking about the body will never
be the same after reading this book."
Preventing
Stress, Improving Productivity: European Case Studies in the Workplace
- "Changing the workplace to help prevent stress is much
more cost-effective in the long term than treating employees for
the effects of stress. But to date, there has been little guidance
for employers who wish to implement such programs. Preventing
Stress, Improving Productivity gathers together examples of best
practice in the workplace across a range of countries and organizations
and identifies the factors that are crucial for a stress reduction
program to work, both in terms of employee well-being and from
a financial point of view."
Big
World, Small Screen: The Role of Television in American Society
- "Three themes guide this work. First, we are concerned
with the uses by and influences of television on certain populations
- children, the elderly, women, and minorities. Second, we attempt
to go beyond the issues of violence and aggression to consider
a wide range of topics. Third, we examine both the positive and
negative influences of the medium as it is and as it might be."
Alexandria: Jewel of Egypt - "Alexandria,
the Mediterranean's largest city, has an illustrious history dating
from its founding in 332 BC by Alexander the Great. The city has
absorbed an astonishing variety of cultural influences, from Roman
and early Christian to Byzantine and Muslim experiencing massive
cycles of renewal and near-abandonment in the process. This comprehensive
overview focuses on the city's celebrated monuments -- such as
the royal libraries and the Alexandria lighthouse -- and archaeological
artifacts of its cultural splendor, as well as its continuing
role as a dynamic marketplace where Occident and Orient meet."
Alternative
Medicine: The Definitive Guide - "Alternative medicine
is enjoying more popularity with consumers and greater acceptance
in traditional medical communities than ever before. Although
alternative methods, such as acupuncture, massage therapy, chiropractic,
and homeopathy, can offer patients less costly and more effective
treatment options, it's hard to know how to choose a competent
and reliable practitioner. In this revised edition of "Alternative
Medicine," 400 of the world's leading alternative physicians
have contributed safe, affordable, and effective remedies for
more than 200 medical conditions ranging from common health problems
like allergies, asthma, and obesity to serious illnesses like
cancer, heart disease, and AIDS. With all the schools of alternative
medicine combined into one encyclopedic volume, this updated edition
of "Alternative Medicine" is the bible of good health."
The
Folkwear Book of Ethnic Clothing: Easy Ways to Sew & Embellish
Fabulous Garments from Around the World - "A sumptuously
illustrated survey of traditional clothing from across the globe--plus
timesaving, innovative techniques for making and decorating garments--will
absolutely enchant stitchers. Throughout, images, from richly
colored photographs to vintage postcards, capture people in their
authentic dress (many of which have now disappeared). Before beginning
an actual project, examine the basics of construction that appear
again and again in ethnic attire: unconstructed rectangles, pullover
cloaks or tunics, sleeved shifts, pull-on pants, full skirts with
aprons, yoked shirts, short vests, and a front-opening coat. Embellish
them, using some of the exquisite techniques that make these garments
so breathtaking, from weaving and braiding to beading, painting,
and embroidering. The highlight: six popular folkwear outfits
with instructions on pattern making, marking, cutting out pieces,
and putting it all together--a Seminole skirt, Moroccan burnoose,
Syrian dress, Polish vest, Tibetan coat and Japanese Kimono."
Lost
in Space: The Fall of NASA and the Dream of a New Space Age
- "In Lost in Space, Greg Klerkx argues that ever since the
last human left the moon in 1972, the Space Age has been stuck
in the wrong orbit--and NASA, the organization that once fueled
the world's space-faring hopes, has been largely responsible for
keeping it there. With the loss of the space shuttle Columbia,
there has never been a more critical time for anyone interested
in the future of space exploration to ask two questions: Whatever
happened to the Space Age? And how do we get it back?
French
Women Don't Get Fat - "Mireille Guiliano first visited
the US as a teenaged exchange student. When she returned to France,
her family was shocked (and she was humiliated) by what American
sweets had done to her figure, so she turned to her family doctor
for help. "Dr. Miracle" put her through the paces of
a traditional French "cure," and his common-sense approach
to maintenance has since guided her through a lifetime of extravagant
dining. Now, in "French Women, Don't Get Fat she reveals
how anyone can maintain healthy weight without depriving herself
of life's most elemental pleasures. This is the wisdom generations
of French mothers have passed on to their daughters, from force
majeure responses like magic leek soup to everyday practices like
portion control that still leads to contentment and the cumulative
power of avoiding unnecessary convenieces like elevators. Guiliano's
effervescent good humor makes it a brewze to stick with the program
until it's become second nature. Her recipes give even the busiest
and least-practiced cook the confidence to prepare simple, nutritious,
and beautiful meals. And through her stories--about the challenges
faced by her American friends, the pleasures of marketing and
cooking in France, and her own youthful struggle with a dessert
habit--the reader comes to understand the attitudes that allow
French women to enjoy bread, chocolate, wine, and other foods
that few American women consume without torments of guilt."
God
and the Embryo: Religious Voices on Stem Cells and Cloning -
"Discussions and debates over the medical use of stem cells
and cloning have always had a religious component. But there are
many different religious voices. This anthology on how religious
perspectives can inform the difficult issues of stem cell research
and human cloning is essential to the discussion. Contributors
reflect the spectrum of Christian responses, from liberal Protestant
to evangelical to Roman Catholic. The noted moral philosopher
Laurie Zoloth offers a Jewish approach to cloning, and Sondra
Wheeler contributes her perspective on both Jewish and Christian
understandings of embryonic stem cell research. In addition to
the discussions found here, "God and the Embryo includes
a series of official statements on stem cell research and cloning
from religious bodies, including the Roman Catholic Church, the
Orthodox Church in America, the United Methodist Church, the Southern
Baptist Convention, the United Church of Christ, the Presbyterian
Church (USA), and the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of
America and the Rabbinical Council of America. "Human Cloning
and Human Dignity: An Ethical Inquiry," from the statement
of the President's Council on Bioethics, concludes the book. The
debates and the discussions will continue, but for anyone interested
in the nuances of religious perspectives that make their important
contributions to these ethically challenging and important dialectics,
"God and Embryo is an invaluable resource."
Anabolic
Steroids and the Athlete - "discusses the continuing
controversy over their use in competitive sports. An introduction
of the use and abuse of anabolic steroids is followed by chapters
on such topics as anabolic steroid compounds, the anabolic-to-androgen
ratio, basic principles of muscle building, current anabolic steroid
preparations, anabolic steroid regimes used by athletes, the enhancement
of athletic performance, adverse physical effects and mental health
risks, the classification of anabolic steroids as controlled substances,
growth hormones and other anabolic hormones, the limits of urine
drug testing, medical applications of anabolic steroids, muscle
building and ergogenic supplements, and addictions."
Easter
Island: Mystery of the Stone Giants - "Well-written,
loaded with information, and with a rich assortment of illustrations"
Ramesses
II: Greatest of the Pharaohs - "Drawing on ancient
government documents as well as wall paintings, bas-reliefs, and
colossal statues, a respected Egyptologist presents the life and
times of Ramesses (1279-1213 B.C.)."
Cleopatra:
The Life and Death of a Pharaoh - "Fifty years before
the birth of Christ, in the splendid Egyptian city of Alexandria,
there reigned a young queen: Cleopatra. Astute and talented, she
was educated in the Greek and Egyptian traditions and bred to
politics. Through her love affairs first with the Roman ruler
Julius Caesar and then with the rebel general Mark Antony, she
sought to protect her nation against the threat of Rome, until
the day in 30 B.C. when the Roman legions stood at the gates of
the city. Antony committed suicide; Cleopatra was found dead;
Egypt fell to Rome. Threading her way between history and myth,
Edith Flamarion retraces the life of one of the most celebrated
women of all time."
Medieval
Celebrations: How to Plan for Holidays, Weddings, and Reenactments
with Recipes, Customs, Costumes, Decorations, Songs, Dances and
Games - "Ideas and instructions for planning an
authentic medieval celebration, complete with guidelines on proper
table manners. Specific information for holiday celebrations and
wedding services and receptions."
The
Airline Business in the 21st Century - "The Airline
Business in the Twenty-first Century focuses on the major issues
that will affect the airline industry as we enter a new millennium.
It tells of an industry working on low margins, of cut-throat
competition resulting from 'open skies'. It analyses the low-cost
airlines and the impact of electronic commerce, and fuels the
debate on global airline alliances. In a particularly poignant
chapter, the author -- a former airline chairman and CEO -- lays
bare the perils and problems of privatising state-owned airlines."
How
Different Religions View Death & Afterlife - "Contents:
Assemblies of God / Stanley M. Horton -- Baha'i Faith / John S.
Hatcher -- A Baptist perspective / William L. Hendricks -- Buddhism
/ Anne C. Klein -- Christian Science / Elaine R. Follis -- The
Churches of Christ / Thomas H. Olbricht -- The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints / Richard M. Eyre -- Hinduism / Anne
Mackenzie Pearson -- Islam / Jane Idleman Smith -- Judaism / Rabbi
Alan L. Ponn -- Lutherans / David E. Lee -- Presbyterianism /
Ben Lacy Rose -- A Quaker perspective / Arthur O. Roberts -- Roman
Catholicism / Rev. Francis X. Cleary, SJ -- Seventh-day Adventist
Church / Robert M. Johnston -- Unitarian Universalism / George
N. Marshall -- United Methodist Church / James Ivey Warren, Jr.
-- Unity / Rev. James Gaither -- Zoroastrianism / Jamsheed K.
Choksky."
Letting
Them Die: Why HIV/AIDS Prevention Programmes Fail - "Today
in South Africa, HIV/AIDS kills about 5 in 10 young people. Many
of the victims are miners and commercial sex workers who ply their
trade in mining communities. In this critique of government-sponsored
and privately funded HIV/AIDS prevention programs in South Africa,
Catherine Campbell exposes why it has been so difficult to stop
the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Campbell's research focuses on local vectors
of the disease such as what people believe about the spread and
prevention of AIDS, what measures they take to prevent disease,
and whether they are likely to seek treatment at local AIDS clinics.
""Letting Them Die" is not just an investigation
into sexuality, social relations, health, and medicine; it is
also a sharp review of the kinds of programs that are becoming
the standard method of HIV/AIDS intervention throughout Africa."
Get
a Grip!: Overcoming Stress and Thriving in the Workplace -
"Practical tips and easy exercises for relieving the stress
of everyday life
Encyclopedia
of Nutritional Supplements: The Essential Guide for Improving
Your Health Naturally - "Nutritional supplements
promote overall health and well-being, reduce the effects of aging,
strengthen the immune system, and enhance the body's natural ability
to heal itself. In this book, Michael T. Murray, N.D., one of
the leading health writers in America, brings his authoritative
voice to the topic of nutritional supplements and the role they
can play in achieving and maintaining optimal health. Encyclopedia
of Nutritional Supplements identifies and describes key vitamins
and minerals as well as important nutrients, oils, enzymes, and
extracts. In a detailed profile of each supplement, Dr. Murray
lays out healing properties, which symptoms may indicate a deficiency,
and what health conditions each supplement can improve, ease,
or heal. This comprehensive guide is an essential tool for anyone
searching for a natural way to improve their health."
Inventing
Beauty: A History of the Innovations That Have Made Us Beautiful
- "In this fascinating, meticulously researched romp through
the annals of the beauty industry, New York Times patents columnist
Teresa Riordan throws back the curtain on a century of shrewd,
canny women who have knowingly deployed artifice in a ceaseless
battle to captivate the inherently roving eye of the male....Riordan
explores that strange intersection of science, fashion, and business
where beauty is engineered and finds that, for generations, social
trends and technological innovations have fueled a nonstop assembly
line of potions and contraptions that women have enthusiastically
put to use in the quest for feminine flawlessness."
Media,
Ritual and Identity - "Media, Ritual and Identity
examines the role of media in society and its influence on democratic
processes. It draws extensively on cultural anthropology, combining
a commanding overview of contemporary media debates with a series
of fascinating case studies from political ritual on television
to broadcasting in the Third World. A cutting-edge look at new
developments in the field, Media, Ritual and Identity shines new
light on the pivotal role of the media in today's world."
Eating
Disorders: The Facts - "eating disorders - anorexia
nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and obesity -affect many thousands of
people each year, particularly young women, though men as well.
This comprehensive guide considers why eating disorders occur,
and then looks at each in turn, describing the eating behaviours,
diagnosis, and treatments available. This new edition has been
fully revised and updated. Included is a new chapter explaining
and providing advice on the problems someone with an eating disorder
may face while pregnant, and after giving birth. An additional
chapter looks at the problems that the family or friends of someone
with an eating disorder may face, accepting that there is a problem,
the feeling that somehow they are responsible, helplessness, and
how they can cope and provide support and help for the sufferer
Sympathetically and clearly written, the book provides an authoritative
resource on eating disorders and how to treat them, one that will
prove valuable for sufferers and their families."
What
Is Marriage For? - "Will same-sex couples destroy
"traditional" marriage, soon to be followed by the collapse
of all civilization? That charge has been leveled throughout history
whenever the marriage rules change. But marriage, as E. J. Graff
shows in this lively, fascinating tour through the history of
marriage in the West, has always been a social battleground, its
rules constantly shifting to fit each era and economy. The marriage
debates have been especially tumultuous for the past hundred and
fifty years in ways that lead directly to today's debate."
Zero
Tolerance: Can Suspension and Expulsion Keep Schools Safe?: New
Directions for Youth Development - "Addressing the
problem of school violence and disruption requires thoughtful
understanding of the complexity of the personal and systemic factors
that increase the probability of violence, and designing interventions
based on that understanding. This inaugural issue explores the
effectiveness of zero tolerance as a tool for promoting school
safety and improving student behavior and offers alternative strategies
that work. Authors examine the state of knowledge in research
and law concerning zero tolerance and present data illustrating
that zero tolerance has failed to demonstrate effectiveness in
reducing school violence or improving student discipline. They
present disciplinary alternatives, long-term preventatives, and
working models that make a positive contribution to school safety
and support positive youth development."
Defending
the Homeland: Domestic Intelligence, Law Enforcement, and Security
- "The United States government is reorganizing
to increase domestic security. How will these changes impact the
American criminal justice system? DEFENDING THE HOMELAND: DOMESTIC
INTELLIGENCE, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND SECURITY is the only book that
illustrates up-to-the minute information on how our criminal justice
system has changed since 9/11. Written by an expert on academic
leave to provide training for the Department of Defense, White
provides an insider's look at issues related to restructuring
of federal law enforcement and recent policy challenges. The book
discusses the problem of bureaucracy, interaction between the
law enforcement and intelligence communities, civil liberties,
and theories of war and police work. From a practical perspective,
the book examines offensive and defensive strategies. The book
gives an introduction to violent international religious terrorism
and an overview of domestic terrorist problems still facing law
enforcement."
The
Case for Television Violence - "The Case for Television
Violence makes the provocative argument that television violence
has been misinterpreted. Rather than undermining the social order,
television supports it by providing a safe outlet for aggressive
impulses. Media scholar Jib Fowles challenges the conventional
wisdom by: 1) demonstrating that the scientific literature does
not say what many believe it says; 2) calling attention to the
viewing habits and behaviors of the reader and those the reader
knows; 3) explaining that the anti-violence critique is most profitably
understood as the signature issue in the conflict between high
and popular culture and 4) situating the arrival of televised
violence within the historical context of the disallowance of
traditionally sanctioned targets of aggression."
Animal
Rights: Current Debates and New Directions - "Millions
of people live with cats, dogs, and other pets, which they treat
as members of their families. But through their daily behavior,
people who love those pets, and greatly care about their welfare,
help ensure short and painful lives for millions, even billions
of animals that cannot easily be distinguished from dogs and cats.
Today, the overwhelming percentage of animals with whom Westerners
interact are raised for food. Countless animals endure lives of
relentless misery and die often torturous deaths. The use of animals
by human beings, often for important human purposes, has forced
uncomfortable questions to center stage: Should people change
their behavior? Should the law promote animal welfare? Should
animals have legal rights? Should animals continue to be counted
as "property"? What reforms make sense? Cass Sunstein
and Martha Nussbaum bring together an all-star cast of contributors
to explore the legal and political issues that underlie the campaign
for animal rights and the opposition to it. Addressing ethical
questions about ownership, protection against unjustified suffering,
and the ability of animals to make their own choices free from
human control, the authors offer numerous different perspectives
on animal rights and animal welfare. They show that whatever one's
ultimate conclusions, the relationship between human beings and
nonhuman animals is being fundamentally rethought. This book offers
a state-of-the-art treatment of that rethinking."
The
Search for Nefertiti: The True Story of an Amazing Discovery
- "Based on 13 years of research involving specialists from
various disciplines, Dr. Fletcher brings science and history alive
by chronicling one of the most remarkable archaeological breakthroughs
of our time."
Blood
and Oil: The Dangers and Consequences of America's Growing Dependency
on Imported Petroleum - "Since September 11th and
the commencement of the "war on terror," the world's
attention has been focused on the relationship between U.S. foreign
policy in the Middle East and the oceans of crude oil that lie
beneath the region's soil. Klare traces oil's impact on international
affairs since World War II, revealing its influence on the Truman,
Eisenhower, Nixon, and Carter doctrines. He shows how America's
own wells are drying up as our demand increases; by 2010, the
United States will need to import 60 percent of its oil. And since
most of this supply will have to come from chronically unstable,
often violently anti-American zones-the Persian Gulf, the Caspian
Sea, Latin America, and Africa-our dependency is bound to lead
to recurrent military involvement.
The
Complete Adoption & Fertility Legal Guide - "Offers
couples and singles all the information they need to navigate
the complicated and emotional territory facing those who wish
to become families using adoption or assisted reproduction."
Disasters
and Democracy: The Politics of Extreme Natural Events
- ""Disasters and Democracy" addresses the political
response to natural disasters, focusing on the changing role of
the federal government. The book traces the evolution of the federal
disaster assistance role and major programs, examines the concept
of hazard mitigation, considers the "backlash against regulation"
and the property rights movement, reviews constitutional law on
the "taking issue" as it applies to the regulation of
hazardous areas, and provides a summary of cross-cutting issues
and policy recommendations."
Ramses
II - "King Ramses II distinguished himself as a
warrior, builder of magnificent monuments, and model for rulers
to follow. Nothing will bring his life and times into sharper
focus than this breathtaking volume, filled with oversize color
photos--many rare--of the ancient temples, tombs, and statuary
he had constructed. Among these awe-inspiring feats of art and
engineering: the astonishing hall at Karnak in Thebes; his father's
funerary temple on the west bank of the Nile at Luxor, as well
as one for himself, called the Ramesseum; and the rock hewn temple
of Abu Simbel. Close-ups showcase the incredible decorative detail
carved onto the stonework, while maps and blueprints provide a
detailed layout of all the structures. From a look at this proud
king's military achievements and personal life to his image in
modern times, this is an unforgettable portrait of a legendary
figure in an exquisitely printed gift edition."
America's
Failing Schools: How Parents and Teachers Can Cope with No Child
Left Behind - "In "America's "Failing"
Schools," an expert on educational testing provides parents
and teachers explanations of No Child Left Behind as a whole,
walking them through the implications for standardized testing
in particular, in language that is uncomplicated and straightforward."
Reading
the Past: Greek Inscriptions - "This book introduces
the reader to a wide variety of Greek inscriptions on stone slabs
and on pottery, bronzes and other small objects in the British
Museum and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York."
Reading
the Past: Chinese - "In his accessible, straightforward
book, Oliver Moore demystifies one of the world's oldest writing
systems, introducing the basic principles of the language, the
formation of written characters, and the ways these characters
have developed. Drawing on evidence from numerous artifacts in
the British Museum and elsewhere, he describes, chronologically,
several of the major scripts used to write on each material, from
the earliest oracle bones to calligraphic works of art."
The
Human Use of Human Beings: Cybernetics and Society by
Norbert Wiener [no description available]
The
Animal Ethics Reader - "The Animal Ethics Reader
is the first comprehensive, state-of-the-art anthology of readings
on this substantial area of study and interest. A subject that
regularly captures the headlines, the book is designed to appeal
to anyone interested tracing the history of the subject, as well
as providing a powerful insight into the debate as it has developed.
The recent wealth of material published in this area has not,
until now, been collected in one volume. Readings are arranged
thematically, carefully presenting a balanced representation of
the subject as it stands. It will be essential reading for students
taking a course in the subject as well as being of considerable
interest to the general reader.
Cosmic
Company: The Search for Life in the Universe - "In
Cosmic Company, Seth Shostak and Alex Barnett ponder the possibility
of aliens visiting the Earth, as well as the consequences of receiving
a signal from the cosmos proving we're neither alone, nor the
most intelligent life forms. They explain why scientists think
life might exist on other worlds, and how we might contact it.
Shostak and Barnett, experienced writers of popular astronomy,
provide an accessible overveiw of the science and technology behind
the search for life in the universe."
How
We Became Posthuman: Virtual Bodies in Cybernetics, Literature,
and Informatics - "In this age of DNA computers
and artificial intelligence, information is becoming disembodied
even as the "bodies" that once carried it vanish into
virtuality. While some marvel at these changes, envisioning consciousness
downloaded into a computer or humans "beamed" "Star
Trek-style, others view them with horror, seeing monsters brooding
in the machines. In "How We Became Posthuman, N. Katherine
Hayles separates hype from fact, investigating the fate of embodiment
in an information age.
Making
Space Happen: Private Space Ventures and the Visionaries Behind
Them - "Most people equate space exploration with
NASA--its multimillion-dollar, taxpayer-funded programs and its
small, elite corps of astronauts--but the public is largely unaware
of the many privately funded efforts to develop space for human
tourism and settlement." Making Space Happen takes readers
on a first-of-its-kind journey inside the private space revolution,
revealing the remarkable projects and the names, faces, and opinions
of the people behind them. Author Berinstein spurs a dialogue
on the challenging legal and ethical issuers: environmental responsibility,
safety, law enforcement, government policy, property rights, and
more."
Beyond
Choice: Reproductive Freedom in the 21st Century - "The
Chair of the International Planned Parenthood Council, former
President of Planned Parenthood of New York City--and grandson
of Margaret Sanger, founder of the birth control movement--offers
a controversial new argument and call-to-arms for the pro-choice
movement. 
In
Defense of Globalization - "The internationally
renowned economist, known equally for the clarity of his arguments
and the sharpness of his pen, argues that globalization is the
most powerful force for social good in the world today."
Granny
@ Work: Aging and New Technology on the Job in America -
"Thought-provoking analysis of the graying of the American
workforceLooks at issues of aging and new technology reflected
in business and in popular entertainment. Asks whether older workers
are benefiting from new technologies"
Gates
of Injustice: The Crisis in America's Prisons - "Elsner
presents an extraordinary, comprehensive, shocking expose of the
American prison system. With more than two million inmates, the
impact of this topic reaches far into the general population to
family members, citizens, and human rights activists. Readers
learn why the prison epidemic matters to them, even if they've
never met anyone who's gone to jail, and learn what it's really
like on the inside with racial gangs, corruption, and sickness."
Patterns
for Theatrical Costumes: Garments, Trims, and Accessories from
Ancient Egypt to 1915 - "This is an outstanding
and extremely popular collection of hundreds of basic pattern
shapes. The designer is given full creative range over the basic
silhouettes. The general characteristics of male and female dress,
gowns, tunics, headdresses, jackets, robes, breeches, and more
produce an accurate outline for each time period."
Free
Culture: How Big Media Uses Technology and the Law to Lock Down
Culture and Control Creativity - "From "the
most important thinker on intellectual property in the Internet
era" ("The New Yorker") comes a landmark manifesto
about the genuine closing of the American mind....Lawrence Lessig
shows us that while new technologies always lead to new laws,
never before have the big cultural monopolists used the fear created
by new technologies, specifically the Internet, to shrink the
public domain of ideas, even as the same corporations use the
same technologies to control more and more what we can and can't
do with culture. As more and more culture becomes digitized, more
and more becomes controllable, even as laws are being toughened
at the behest of the big media groups. What's at stake is our
freedom-freedom to create, freedom to build, and ultimately, freedom
to imagine."
Man
and Wife in America: A History - "In nineteenth-century
America, the law insisted that marriage was a permanent relationship
defined by the husbandUs authority and the wifeUs dependence.
Yet at the same time the law created the means to escape that
relationship. How was this possible? And how did wives and husbands
experience marriage within that legal regime? 
Going
to Mars: The Stories of the People Behind NASA's Mars Missions
Past, Present, and Future - "Written by the leader
of the Mars "Pathfinder" program, Brian Muirhead, and
the acclaimed science fiction writers Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens,
"Going to Mars" is more than a dry compendium of facts
about our sister planet. In it, the authors reveal the human side
of space exploration -- detailing the never-before-told stories
of personal triumphs and tragedies, the complex drama of powerful
personalities in collision, and the behind-the-scenes conflicts
that threatened to derail one of the most remarkable technological
achievements of our time. 
Macrobiotic
Diet - "Since its original publication, Macrobiotic
Diet has become the bible for people interested in a healthy way
of eating centered around whole, grains, fresh vegetables, and
other whole, unprocessed foods.This completely revised and updated
edition offers a basic, readable presentation of the nutritional
and ecological principles behind the macrobiotic diet."
An
Anatomy of Terror: A History of Terrorism - "From
antiquity to the present day, in the east and the west, the methods
and motives for terror are disturbingly similar. In "An Anatomy
of Terror, Andrew Sinclair takes a detailed trip through the dark
side of humanity, from Muslim assassins and the Crusades to Timothy
McVeigh and Osama bin Laden. He encounters many links between
seemingly disparate groups and illumiantes the strategies that
terrorists employ to recruit soldiers. This book examines all
facets of terror with a sweeping exploration of history, from
the early role of terror as a tribal force to its incorporation
into religious terrorism and politically-fueled violence."
Downsizing
Prisons: How to Reduce Crime and End Mass Incarceration
- "Over 2 million people are incarcerated in America's prisons
and jails, eight times as many since 1975. At current incarceration
rates, an African American born in the U.S. today has a 30% chance
of spending some time in prison. Mandatory minimum sentencing,
parole agencies intent on sending people back to prison, three-strike
laws, for-profit prisons, and other changes in the legal system
have contributed to this spectacular rise of the general prison
population. After overseeing the largest city jail system in the
country, Michael Jacobson knows first-hand the inner workings
of the corrections system. In Down-sizing Prisons, he convincingly
argues that mass incarceration will not, as many have claimed,
reduce crime nor create more public safety. Simply put, throwing
away the key is not the answer. Instead, Jacobson suggests that
our prison system needs a massive overhaul. Given the dire budget
shortfalls facing most states, there really is no choice: we no
longer have the revenue to continue prison expansion while simultaneously
supporting education, health care, and lower taxes. Downsizing
Prisons examines specific ways that states have begun to transform
their prison systems. Jacobson offers practical policy solutions
and strategies, including: changing how parole and probation agencies
operate, significantly reducing punitive sentencing and "technical"
parole violations, and supporting drug-treatment programs for
low-level drug offenders. These policy changes can actually increase
public safety as well as save money. As our prison populations
swell to record levels, it is clear that the time to reform our
prison system has come. Downsizing Prisons offers a clear and
persuasive plan of action."
March
of the Machines: The Breakthrough in Artificial Intelligence
- "While horror films and science fiction have repeatedly
warned of robots running amok, Kevin Warwick takes the threats
out of the realm of fiction and into the real world, truly giving
us something to worry about. Meeting skeptics head on, Warwick
goes beyond his penetrating attacks on their assumptions and prejudices
about what should be considered as intelligence to reveal what
he has already achieved: building robots that communicate in their
own language, share experience, teach each other lessons, and
behave as they wish with regard to human beings. Now available
for the first time in America, March of the Machines is part history
of robotics, part futurism. It surveys the substantial advances
made in artificial intelligence over the past century while looking
ahead to an increasingly uneasy relationship between humans and
machines."
Guide
to Career Colleges 2005 - "guide to more than nearly
1,000 Career College Association (CCA) member institutions in
the U.S. that offer career-specific degree and certificate programs.
Additionally, more than 400 schools offering the Imagine America
scholarship program, sponsored by the Career College Foundation
(CCF), are profiled. This book, a partnership between Peterson’s
and the Career College Association, is now in its fourth year."
Diabesity:
The Obesity-Diabetes Epidemic That Threatens America--And What
We Must Do To Stop It - "To enter Dr. Francine Kaufman's
clinic is to see the future of America: 12-year-old Jaime, 220
pounds ... 13-year-old Tanesha, 267 pounds... their concerned
but equally overweight parents ... the human faces and human suffering
behind the epidemic of type 2 diabetes that threatens to overwhelm
our health care system. Once a disease of the elderly, type 2
diabetes now strikes adults in their prime--and, increasingly,
children. It has nearly doubled in the last decade. The cause?
Our soaring rates of obesity. Diabesity takes us to the front
lines of the fight against this deadly, but preventable, disease.
Through vivid patient stories, it explains how excess weight destroys
the body's ability to process sugar properly--with life-threatening
consequences. It shows what happens when the genes that evolved
to protect us from famine collide with a sedentary lifestyle that
has put bacon cheeseburgers on every corner. And it demonstrates
why our usual blame-the-victim response is futile in the face
of the complex, worldwide forces behind this epidemic. Detailing
the tools for change at every level--from families to school systems
to government--and reporting on innovative programs that are already
making a difference, Diabesity offers a compelling action plan
for winning this battle."
Death
by Prescription: The Shocking Truth Behind an Overmedicated Nation
- "Did you know?
Physician-Assisted
Suicide: The Anatomy of a Constitutional Law Issue -
"Whether competent, terminally ill patients have a right
to die with the assistance of their physicians or whether state
and national governments have legitimate interests in forbidding
the exercise of this right are the central questions around which
this book revolves. In either case, essential constitutional issues
as well as ethical and medical reflections enter the debate. This
book, blending original sources and expert commentary, prepares
its readers to enter the discussion by providing an accessible
and concise introduction to the law and politics of physician-assisted
suicide. Its timely appearance also sets the stage for understanding
future state referenda, court decisions, legislation, and executive
orders expected in 2002 and beyond."
Why
Marriage?: The History Shaping Today's Debate Over Gay Equality
- "Showing how the present is shaped by the past, the author
explains why the campaign for same-sex marriage has become the
most explosive issue in the long struggle for gay rights."
The
Perfect Stranger's Guide to Funerals and Grieving Practices: A
Guide to Etiquette in Other People's Religious Ceremonies
- "In today's pluralistic culture it is increasingly common
to be called upon to offer condolences to or attend the funeral
of a relative, friend, or colleague whose faith practices are
unfamiliar to us. This unique guide provides the solution for
such sometimes awkward situations. Covers all the major (and many
minor) denominations and religions found in North America -- from
Hindu to Presbyterian, Mennonite to Sikh -- based on information
obtained directly from each."
Cross-Cultural
Adoption: How to Answer Questions from Family, Friends, and Community
- "Written as a guidebook for adult relatives and friends
of adoptive families, this book puts the power of information
where kids seek it most--in the mouths of their parents and caregivers."
No
Frills: The Truth Behind the Low-Cost Revolution in the Skies
- "Recent unforeseen terrorist events have left
the US - and global - airline industry in crisis. But the industry
was already in the midst of a revolution. Spearheaded by the Southwest
airlines, low cost, fast turnaround airlines, flying from local
airports, had begun to provide dramatic competition to the bigger,
more established industry names. More than a business book, much
more than a travel book, this is the compelling – and supremely
topical - David and Goliath story of a modern business phenomenon
and the dynamic men and women behind it. No Frills documents unparalleled
events in the history of aviation travel as they unfold. How Southwest
Airlines inspired UK budget airlines such as EasyJet and Ryanair"
Goya:
Painter of Terrible Splendor - "Francisco Goya was
privileged to witness the entire gamut of daily life in Spain
at the end of the 18th and beginning of the 19th centuries: the
celebrations, traditions, hopes--and the evils, from decadence
at court to the horrors of war. In Goya's art, kings and bullfighters,
princesses and courtesans, murderers and victims all come alive."
Forbidden
City - "The famous Forbidden City in Beijing, founded
in 1405, is one of the greatest royal palaces in the world: a
magnificent complex of residences, temples, and courts, seat of
the great Ming dynasty of Chinese emperors. Long closed to the
outside world, it is now a museum. This book takes the reader
on a tour of the Forbidden City, and by examining its artworks,
its history, and its elaborate ceremonies reveals the world of
imperial China over the five centuries of its greatest might and
grandeur - five centuries during which, despite great cultural
and political changes, life within the palace walls followed an
immutable and divinely ordered course, until the day when the
modern world entered its gates and changed it forever."
The
Invention of Photography - "The advent of photography
-- the making of images on light-sensitive materials -- was heralded
in 1839 with the debut of the daguerreotype. Over the next 50
years, the medium underwent radical changes, with the successive
introduction of the calotype, the collodion print, and the tintype,
and the increasing use of photography for portraiture and travel
views. This fascinating study of the first half-century of photography
covers not only its scientific developments but also its establishment
as a documentary tool and, eventually, its critical acceptance
as an art form."
Heraldry
- "The art of heraldry is a living vestige of the
great medieval world of European chivalry. Gone are the knights-in-armor,
the castles are in ruins, and many of the families who bore these
proud coats of arms have disappeared, but the tradition of the
heraldic crest survives in the flags, emblems, and corporate logos
of the modern world. Where does heraldry come from? How did it
begin? What do the colors and symbols mean? Read and discover
a world of splendid pageantry."
The
Doctor's Complete Guide to Vitamins and Minerals - "
Now completely updated and revised, "The Doctor's Complete
Guide to Vitamins and Minerals" includes new research on
calcium, vitamin B, vitamin E, zinc, and many other supplements.
It also offers new material on nutraceuticals -- the nutritional
substances processed from fruits and vegetables that have proven
effective in ridding the body of disease-promoting "free
radicals" and warding off the effects of aging."
Art
and Culture of Japan - "The ephemeral nature of
the material realm is central to Japanese culture. Beauty and
pleasure are fleeting, and the moment must be captured as it flies.
Elegant palaces and serene monasteries are made of wood and paper;
simple materials such as bamboo and raked pebbles are as precious
as lacquer, silk, and gold leaf. From the formal rituals of archery
and the tea ceremony to the colorful scenes of everyday life displayed
in ukiyo-e prints, every gesture of art is calculated to open
the consciousness to the world. This refined relationship between
interior and exterior life, based on Zen traditions, is evident
in many aspects of Japanese tradition, from the meditative order
of gardens to the formalities of Kabuki and Noh theater."
Power
Plants: New Evidence That Nature's Phyto Fighters Are Your Best
Medicine - "Thirty to forty percent of all cancers
may be prevented by a diet rich in fruits and vegetables."
That's the landmark claim that renowned cancer researchers Kim
O'Neill, Ph.D. and Dr. Byron Murray, Ph.D. prove in the incomparable
Power Plants. This book is the culmination of fifty years of research
by these outstanding scientists. Dr. O'Neill and Dr. Murray provide
comprehensive scientific proof of the remarkable benefits of a
diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole foods. They also provide
an invaluable guide on how to get started on a delicious yet healthy
diet based on Nature's own wholesome foods. This book is a priceless
tool for anyone interested in reaching a new level of health and
vigor."
Papermaking
Techniques Book: Over 50 Techniques for Making and Embellishing
Handmade Paper - "Great recipes for making elegant
paper by hand. Step-by-step instruction illustrates 50+ techniques
for textured, scented, embossed and other decorated papers."
Egypt
in the Age of Cleopatra: History and Society Under the Ptolemies
- " Few other civilizations rival Ancient Egypt
in its power to capture the modern imagination, and Cleopatra
VII, monarch at the end of the Ptolemaic period, has always been
preeminent among its cast of characters. Coming to power just
before the unstable state was about to be absorbed into an autocratic
empire, Cleopatra oversaw not only Egypt's progress as an influential
regional power but also the fragile peace of its ethnically mixed
population.
Generation
Extra Large: Rescuing Our Children from the Epidemic of Obesity
- "This report from the front lines of an epidemic reveals
the startling truth about skyrocketing rates of life-threatening
childhood obesity--and describes what can be done to fight it."
Basketry:
18 Easy & Beautiful Baskets to Make - "Beautifully
photographed and created for the beginner, this fabulous introductory
basketry course, with 18 enticing projects, will have you finishing
a decorative basket the very first weekend. The author offers
the fruits of her 30 years' experience: time-tested tips for adding
bases, shaping baskets, substituting materials, adding embellishments
and many more tricks. A wealth of knowledge on reeds covers everything
from preparation to dyeing and finishing, and there's instruction
on all the different basket-weaving structures. The projects teach
a variety of techniques, each one building upon the last."
Papermaking:
Beautiful Papers and Projects to Make in a Weekend -
"It takes only a weekend to do one of 20 introductory projects
that showcase several basic styles of papermaking, embellishing
the surface, and turning the paper into decorative and functional
objects. Hand color with spray-on dyes or emboss. From holiday
ornaments to a tabletop screen, you'll paper over the world!"
Paper
Quilling: Beautiful Paper Filigree to Make in a Weekend
- "Quilling, or paper filigree, is the art of rolling, scrolling,
fringing, and shaping narrow strips of paper, and then arranging
the shapes to make designs. This book shows how very easy, inexpensive,
and immensely versatile this reemerging craft is."
Knitting:
20 Simple & Stylish Wearables for Beginners - "Knitting
has projects beginning knitters will be comforatble trying out...all
illustrated by bright, colorful photographs and explained in simple
instructions."
Metal
Embossing: 20 Simple Projects in Aluminum, Copper & Brass
Foils - " Any metal object, such as a box or picture
frame, can be made more attractive with embossing. Here are twenty
projects which, when combined with the new ease of pliable foils,
will have you creating beautiful objects in no time. The tools
you'll need, the materials required, as well as a guide to getting
used to new techniques, are all explained thoroughly."
What
People Wore: 1,800 Illustrations from Ancient Times to the Early
Twentieth Century - "Fascinating panorama of styles--from
diaphanous gowns of Egyptian royalty to 1920s wardrobe of American
flapper. Accessories and hairstyles. Illustrations."
Guts!:
Companies That Blow the Doors Off Business-As-Usual -
"In GUTS!, the Freibergs look at twenty-five gutsy and extraordinarily
successful businesses and introduce the chief executives who are
creating a new corporate ethos that blows the doors off business-as-usual.
The
Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark
Haddon - "Narrated by a 15-year-old autistic savant obsessed
with Sherlock Holmes, this dazzling novel weaves together an old-fashioned
mystery, a contemporary coming-of-age story, and a fascinating
excursion into a mind incapable of processing emotions."
The
South Beach Diet Cookbook: More Than 200 Delicious Recipies That
Fit the Nation's Top Diet - "Great food that's good
for you--that's the foundation of the South Beach Diet and the
reason millions of people around the world have adopted it as
their lifelong eating plan, shedding unwanted pounds in the process.
Created by leading Miami cardiologist Arthur Agatston, M.D., the
diet emphasizes good fats and good carbohydrates, the kind that
stave off cravings for unhealthy sugary food and promote long-term
weight loss. It's not "diet" food--it's satisfying,
flavorful dishes that are good for your health and your waistline."
The
Book of Eleanor: A Novel by Pamela Kaufman - "In
pitch-perfect first-person narrative, The Book of Eleanor evokes
the passion, intelligence, and political savvy of the remarkable
woman known as Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine.As the intoxicating
story begins, Eleanor arrives at the ruined Welsh castle where
she has been exiled to die in obscurity by her enraged husband,
Henry II. As she sits to write her memoir, Eleanor's words weave
the singular story of her life. Ruler of Aquitane at 15, she was
thrust into the political and cultural spotlight as a result of
her loveless marriages to two powerful kings. Now, she is determined
to outlive her captor and triumph in the political sphere she
loves." 
How
to Make Money in Stocks: A Winning System in Good Times or Bad,
3rd Edition - "The bestselling guide to buying stocks is
now completely revised with all the information readers need on
the entire investment process, from picking a broker to diversifying
a portfolio to making a million in mutual funds."
Fifty
Contemporary Choreographers - "Covering today's
most important modern, ballet, contemporary and postmodern choreographers
in Europe and North America, this unique guide is a valuable quick
reference for students and critics, dancers and general readers
in love with dance. Each entry includes a biographical section,
a chronological list of works, a detailed bibliography and a critical
essay."
Degree
Mills: The Billion-Dollar Industry That Has Sold Over a Million
Fake Diplomas - "Two experts, including an FBI agent
specializing in diploma fraud, expose how degree mills operate
and how pervasive this deception has become." 
The
Corporation: The Pathological Pursuit of Profit and Power
- "This powerhouse of a concept contends that the corporation
is created by law to function like a psychopathic personality,
whose destructive behavior, if unchecked, leads to scandal and
ruin."
The
$800 Million Pill: The Truth Behind the Cost of New Drugs
- "Looking at the politically charged topic of drug pricing
in the United States, Goozner debunks the myth asserted by the
pharmaceutical industry that astronomically high drug prices are
justified by the costs of research and development of new lifesaving
drugs." 
Civil
Liberties Vs. National Security in a Post 9/11 World (Prometheus's
Contemporary Issues ) - " A timely and balanced debate by
leading experts on the trade-offs between national security and
civil liberties." 
The
Childless Revolution: What It Means to Be Childless Today
- "Due in part to birth control, later marriages and the
emergence of two-career couples, 42 percent of the American female
population is childless. These women are reshaping the definition
of womanhood. Cain asks the hard questions and uncovers many new
reasons that are biological, economic and political. "
Turning
Off the Heat: Why America Must Double Energy Efficiency to Save
Money and Reduce Global Warming - "Global warming,
the result of increasing carbon dioxide emissions from energy
producers and users, has become a danger to humans, threatening
radical climate changes, severe storms, and ecological havoc.
"Turning Off the Heat" targets a main source of overuse
of fossil fuels--the energy producers themselves who, through
their government-approved monopolies, have led to energy inefficiency
and needless pollution." 
Bioethics
as Practice - "Writing as a participant in the bioethics
field, Andre offers a model to unify its diversity. Using the
term "bioethics" broadly, to include all the medical
humanities, she articulates ideals for the field, identifies its
temptations and moral pitfalls, and argues for the central importance
of certain virtues." 
Smoking:
Who Has the Right? (Contemporary Issues (Prometheus)
) - "Is cigarette smoking an addiction or a choice? Does
society or the government have the right to decide who may smoke
and where? Are there such things as "smokers' rights?"
Unique and timely, this collection offers the best work on the
subject from the leading experts in public policy, health, economics,
law, sociology, psychology, and history." 
Air
Rage: Crisis in the Skies - "This frightening book
explores the causes and cases of air rage that have resulted in
crashes on commercial airlines. The author attempts to make readers
aware of the scope of the problem and what can be done to solve
it." 
The
Corset: A Cultural History - "An essential element
of fashionable dress from the Renaissance into the twentieth century,
the corset has been viewed not only as an object of eroticism
but also as an instrument of torture and subjugation. This lavishly
illustrated book explores the cultural history of the corset.
140 illustrations."
Holy
Terrors: Gargoyles on Medieval Buildings - "A true
gargoyle is a waterspout, an architectural necessity that medieval
artisans transformed into functional fantasies. In clear, lively
language, this charming survey of these mischievous creatures
explains everything there is to know about their history, construction,
and purposes. 109 illustrations, 108 in color."
Nature
Via Nurture: Genes, Experience, and What Makes Us Human
- "Armed with extraordinary new discoveries about genes,
acclaimed science writer Matt Ridley turns his attention to the
nature versus nurture debate to bring readers a stunning book
about the roots of human behavior." Existential
America - "As Cotkin shows, not only did Americans
readily take to existentialism, but they were already heirs to a
rich tradition of thinkers -- from Jonathan Edwards and Herman Melville
to Emily Dickinson and William James -- who had wrestled with the
problems of existence and the contingency of the world long before
Sartre and his colleagues. After introducing this concept of an
American existential tradition, Cotkin examines how formal existentialism
first arrived in America in the 1930s through discussion of Kierkegaard
and the early vogue among New York intellectuals for the works of
Sartre, Beauvoir, and Camus. Cotkin then traces the evolution of
existentialism in America: its adoption by Richard Wright andRalph
Ellison to help articulate the African-American experience; its
expression in the works of Norman Mailer and photographer Robert
Frank; its incorporation into the tenets of the feminist and radical
student movements of the 1960s; and its lingering presence in contemporary
American thought and popular culture, particularly in such films
as "Crimes and Misdemeanors," "Fight Club" and
"American Beauty." The only full-length study of existentialism
in America, this highly engaging and original work provides an invaluable
guide to the history of American culture since the end of the Second
World War. "Call
number: B944.E94 C68 2003 |
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 Chauvet
Cave: The Art of Earliest Times - "The Discovery of
Chauvet Cave in France's Rhone Valley in 1994 created an international
sensation. Its floors were littered with the remains of cave bears,
giraffes, auroch, and horses, and its walls displayed fantastic
art depicting mammoths, rhinos, and lions--all signs of human occupation
dating as far back as the Aurignacian period (37,000-29,000 years
BP). No other site exists that is as close in age to the currently
accepted date for the appearance of modern humans. Chauvet Cave
documents this priceless find. The far-reaching significance of
Chauvet Cave has yet to be realized, but the early implications
are staggering--it has the earliest known cave paintings, the earliest
known footprints from an anatomically modern human, and a fossil
record of Pleistocene cave bear skeletons. Based on the first three
years of formal study at the site, Chauvet Cave, published in France
in 2001 and now in English translation, offers the first in-depth
look available to the general public. The text is accessible and
the stunning photography speaks for itself, providing an absorbing
introduction to one of the most important archaeological finds of
the twentieth century. Since its discovery, French archaeological
authorities have tightly restricted access to Chauvet Cave. It is
unlikely it will ever be opened to more than a handful of specialists.
Fortunately, the full-color photographs, maps, and probing text
found within the book will allow the rest of us intimate access
to the timeless, beautiful images found inside the cave."Call
number: N5310.5.F7 C57 2003 |
 The
Global Citizen: A Guide to Creating an International Life and Career
- "If your dreams of career success include jobs in Prague
or Munich, if you want to learn Mandarin while living in China,
or if your travel plans always require a passport, then "The
Global Citizen" is for you. Written by Monster.com's former
international career mentor, Elizabeth Kruempelmann, "The Global
Citizen" is an international life and career planner that walks
you through the ins and outs of working, studying, volunteering,
or living in a foreign country. Thought-provoking assessments will
get you started on your global path, the interactive planner will
keep you on track, and extensive resources will widen your possibilities.
With tips for researching and funding your adventure, secrets to
adjusting to life abroad, and hints for making the most of your
experiences when (or if!) you return, "The Global Citizen"
presents a new approach to life planning no citizen of the world
should be without."Call
number: G151 .K63 2002 |
 Medieval
Illuminators and Their Methods of Work - "Who were
the medieval illuminators? How were their hand-produced books illustrated
and decorated? In this beautiful book Jonathan Alexander presents
a survey of manuscript illumination throughout Europe from the fourth
to the sixteenth century. He discusses the social and historical
context of the illuminators' lives, considers their methods of work,
and presents a series of case studies to show the range and nature
of the visual sources and the ways in which they were adapted, copied,
or created anew. Alexander explains that in the early period, Christian
monasteries and churches were the main centers for the copying of
manuscripts, and so the majority of illuminators were monks working
in and for their own monasteries. From the eleventh century, lay
scribes and illuminators became increasingly numerous, and by the
thirteenth century, professional illuminators dominated the field.
During this later period, illuminators were able to travel in search
of work and to acquire new ideas, they joined guilds with scribes
or with artists in the cities, and their ranks included nuns and
secular women. Work was regularly collaborative, and the craft was
learned through an apprenticeship system. Alexander carefully analyzes
surviving manuscripts and medieval treatises in order to explain
the complex and time-consuming technical processes of illumination
- its materials, methods, tools, choice of illustration, and execution.
From rare surviving contracts, he deduces the preoccupation of patrons
with materials and schedules. Illustrating his discussion with examples
chosen from religious and secular manuscripts made all over Europe,
Alexander recreates the astonishing variety and creativity ofmedieval
illumination. His book will be a standard reference for years to
come."Call
number: ND2920 .A44 |
 Aegean
Art and Architecture (Oxford History of Art) - "The
discoveries in Crete, Greece, and the Aegean islands that began
a century ago were nothing less than stunning, and seemed to give
shape and substance to tales of the Minotaur and the Labyrinth,
of Theseus and Ariadne, of Minos and Icarus. Ancient Aegean Art
is the first comprehensive historical introduction to the art and
architecture Crete, mainland Greece, and the Cycladic islands in
the Aegean, beginning with the Neolithic period, before 3000 BCE,
and ending at the dose of the Bronze Age and the transition to the
Iron Age of Hellenic Greece (c.1000 BCE)."Call
number: N5630 .P74 1999 |
The
Gothic Enterprise - " Scott pens a wonderfully readable
guide to the ideas, beliefs, historical conditions, and engineering
feats that came together in the Middle Ages (roughly mid-12th
to mid-15th centuries) to enable the creation of the Gothic cathedral."
Does
Anybody Else Look Like Me?: A Parent's Guide to Raising Multiracial
Children - "This psychologically wise guide provides
advice for helping ethnically mixed kids develop confidence and
an understanding of their uniqueness."
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